1918 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South: 1918 general election result
The Coalition Liberals won Leeds South at the 1918 general election with a majority of 5,099. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Coalition LiberalCoalition Liberal
- Majority
- 5,09929.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 48.8%17,496 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,843
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition Liberal Won | 10,609 | 60.6% | |
| Labour | 5,510 | 31.5% | |
| Independent | 1,377 | 7.9% | |
| Valid votes | 17,496 | ||
| Majority | 5,099 | 29.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South at the 1918 general election?
The Coalition Liberal candidate won with 10,609 votes (60.6%).
What was the majority in Leeds South in 1918?
5,099 votes (29.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leeds South in 1918?
48.8% of the 35,843 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,496 votes).
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