1918 general election · North East
South Shields: 1918 general election result
The Coalition Liberals won South Shields at the 1918 general election with a majority of 13,089. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Coalition LiberalCoalition Liberal
- Majority
- 13,08950.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 51.3%25,939 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,584
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition Liberal Won | 19,514 | 75.2% | |
| Labour | 6,425 | 24.8% | |
| Valid votes | 25,939 | ||
| Majority | 13,089 | 50.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Shields at the 1918 general election?
The Coalition Liberal candidate won with 19,514 votes (75.2%).
What was the majority in South Shields in 1918?
13,089 votes (50.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Shields in 1918?
51.3% of the 50,584 registered electors cast a valid vote (25,939 votes).
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