1918 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone: 1918 general election result
The Liberals won Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone at the 1918 general election with a majority of 594. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 5943.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.4%18,638 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,928
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 7,338 | 39.4% | |
| Conservative | 6,744 | 36.2% | |
| Independent Labour | 4,556 | 24.4% | |
| Valid votes | 18,638 | ||
| Majority | 594 | 3.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone at the 1918 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 7,338 votes (39.4%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone in 1918?
594 votes (3.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone in 1918?
58.4% of the 31,928 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,638 votes).
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