1918 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Wakefield: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Wakefield at the 1918 general election with a majority of 3,246. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,24618.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%17,458 valid votes
- Electorate
- 24,203
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 9,128 | 52.3% | |
| Labour | 5,882 | 33.7% | |
| Liberal | 2,448 | 14.0% | |
| Valid votes | 17,458 | ||
| Majority | 3,246 | 18.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wakefield at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 9,128 votes (52.3%).
What was the majority in Wakefield in 1918?
3,246 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wakefield in 1918?
72.1% of the 24,203 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,458 votes).
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