1918 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1918 general election with a majority of 11,559. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,55949.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.0%23,195 valid votes
- Electorate
- 37,427
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,842 | 68.3% | |
| Liberal | 4,283 | 18.5% | |
| Labour | 3,070 | 13.2% | |
| Valid votes | 23,195 | ||
| Majority | 11,559 | 49.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,842 votes (68.3%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1918?
11,559 votes (49.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1918?
62.0% of the 37,427 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,195 votes).
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