1918 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Elland: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (West Riding) Elland at the 1918 general election with a majority of 1,889. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,8898.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.0%23,154 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,584
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 8,917 | 38.5% | |
| Liberal | 7,028 | 30.4% | |
| Labour | 5,923 | 25.6% | |
| Independent Labour | 1,286 | 5.6% | |
| Valid votes | 23,154 | ||
| Majority | 1,889 | 8.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Elland at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 8,917 votes (38.5%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Elland in 1918?
1,889 votes (8.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Elland in 1918?
67.0% of the 34,584 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,154 votes).
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