1918 general election · North West
Lancashire West Houghton: 1918 general election result
Labour won Lancashire West Houghton at the 1918 general election with a majority of 5,152. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,15227.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.6%18,546 valid votes
- Electorate
- 30,108
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 11,849 | 63.9% | |
| Independent Liberal | 6,697 | 36.1% | |
| Valid votes | 18,546 | ||
| Majority | 5,152 | 27.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire West Houghton at the 1918 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 11,849 votes (63.9%).
What was the majority in Lancashire West Houghton in 1918?
5,152 votes (27.8% of valid votes) over the Independent Liberal.
What was the turnout in Lancashire West Houghton in 1918?
61.6% of the 30,108 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,546 votes).
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