1918 general election · North East
Gateshead: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Gateshead at the 1918 general election with a majority of 10,003. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,00333.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.6%30,260 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,443
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,215 | 56.9% | |
| Labour | 7,212 | 23.8% | |
| Liberal | 5,833 | 19.3% | |
| Valid votes | 30,260 | ||
| Majority | 10,003 | 33.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,215 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in Gateshead in 1918?
10,003 votes (33.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gateshead in 1918?
54.6% of the 55,443 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,260 votes).
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