1922 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley: 1922 general election result
Labour won Barnsley at the 1922 general election with a majority of 2,717 (Lab gain from Co Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,71710.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%26,739 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,307
- Result
- Lab gain from Co Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,728 | 55.1% | +55.1 | |
| National Liberal | 12,011 | 44.9% | +44.9 | |
| Valid votes | 26,739 | |||
| Majority | 2,717 | 10.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley at the 1922 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,728 votes (55.1%). Result: Lab gain from Co Lib.
What was the majority in Barnsley in 1922?
2,717 votes (10.2% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Barnsley in 1922?
75.7% of the 35,307 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,739 votes).
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