1918 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract: 1918 general election result
The Coalition Liberals won Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract at the 1918 general election with a majority of 3,514. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Coalition LiberalCoalition Liberal
- Majority
- 3,51425.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 45.6%13,608 valid votes
- Electorate
- 29,841
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition Liberal Won | 8,561 | 62.9% | |
| Labour | 5,047 | 37.1% | |
| Valid votes | 13,608 | ||
| Majority | 3,514 | 25.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract at the 1918 general election?
The Coalition Liberal candidate won with 8,561 votes (62.9%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract in 1918?
3,514 votes (25.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract in 1918?
45.6% of the 29,841 registered electors cast a valid vote (13,608 votes).
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