1918 general election · Ireland (1918)
Galway South: 1918 general election result
Sinn Féin won Galway South at the 1918 general election with a majority of 8,877. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Sinn FéinSinn Féin
- Majority
- 8,87771.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.8%12,365 valid votes
- Electorate
- 18,507
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinn Féin Won | 10,621 | 85.9% | |
| Irish Parliamentary Party | 1,744 | 14.1% | |
| Valid votes | 12,365 | ||
| Majority | 8,877 | 71.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Galway South at the 1918 general election?
The Sinn Féin candidate won with 10,621 votes (85.9%).
What was the majority in Galway South in 1918?
8,877 votes (71.8% of valid votes) over the Irish Parliamentary Party.
What was the turnout in Galway South in 1918?
66.8% of the 18,507 registered electors cast a valid vote (12,365 votes).
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