1918 general election · South West
Somerset Taunton: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Taunton at the 1918 general election with a majority of 7,803. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,80344.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.4%17,435 valid votes
- Electorate
- 28,845
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,619 | 72.4% | |
| Labour | 4,816 | 27.6% | |
| Valid votes | 17,435 | ||
| Majority | 7,803 | 44.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Taunton at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,619 votes (72.4%).
What was the majority in Somerset Taunton in 1918?
7,803 votes (44.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somerset Taunton in 1918?
60.4% of the 28,845 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,435 votes).
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