1918 general election · Ireland (1918)
Westmeath: 1918 general election result
Sinn Féin won Westmeath at the 1918 general election with a majority of 8,977. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Sinn FéinSinn Féin
- Majority
- 8,97754.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.7%16,496 valid votes
- Electorate
- 24,014
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinn Féin Won | 12,435 | 75.4% | |
| Irish Parliamentary Party | 3,458 | 21.0% | |
| Independent Nationalist | 603 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 16,496 | ||
| Majority | 8,977 | 54.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Westmeath at the 1918 general election?
The Sinn Féin candidate won with 12,435 votes (75.4%).
What was the majority in Westmeath in 1918?
8,977 votes (54.4% of valid votes) over the Irish Parliamentary Party.
What was the turnout in Westmeath in 1918?
68.7% of the 24,014 registered electors cast a valid vote (16,496 votes).
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