1918 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby: 1918 general election result
An independent won Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby at the 1918 general election with a majority of 981. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- IndependentIndependent
- Majority
- 9814.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.2%22,371 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,286
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Won | 8,287 | 37.0% | |
| Labour | 7,306 | 32.7% | |
| Liberal | 6,778 | 30.3% | |
| Valid votes | 22,371 | ||
| Majority | 981 | 4.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby at the 1918 general election?
The Independent candidate won with 8,287 votes (37.0%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby in 1918?
981 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby in 1918?
65.2% of the 34,286 registered electors cast a valid vote (22,371 votes).
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