1918 general election · Ireland (1918)
Louth: 1918 general election result
Sinn Féin won Louth at the 1918 general election with a majority of 255. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Sinn FéinSinn Féin
- Majority
- 2551.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%21,285 valid votes
- Electorate
- 29,176
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinn Féin Won | 10,770 | 50.6% | |
| Irish Parliamentary Party | 10,515 | 49.4% | |
| Conservative | 9,055 | 42.5% | |
| Liberal | 7,559 | 35.5% | |
| Valid votes | 21,285 | ||
| Majority | 255 | 1.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Louth at the 1918 general election?
The Sinn Féin candidate won with 10,770 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Louth in 1918?
255 votes (1.2% of valid votes) over the Irish Parliamentary Party.
What was the turnout in Louth in 1918?
73.0% of the 29,176 registered electors cast a valid vote (21,285 votes).
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