1922 general election · South West
Dorset Eastern: 1922 general election result
Independent Conservative won Dorset Eastern at the 1922 general election with a majority of 5,599 (Ind Con gain from Co Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Independent ConservativeIndependent Conservative
- Majority
- 5,59922.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%25,489 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,797
- Result
- Ind Con gain from Co Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Conservative Won | 12,513 | 49.1% | +49.1 | |
| Labour | 6,914 | 27.1% | +0.6 | |
| National Liberal | 6,062 | 23.8% | +23.8 | |
| Valid votes | 25,489 | |||
| Majority | 5,599 | 22.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Eastern at the 1922 general election?
The Independent Conservative candidate won with 12,513 votes (49.1%). Result: Ind Con gain from Co Lib.
What was the majority in Dorset Eastern in 1922?
5,599 votes (22.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset Eastern in 1922?
80.2% of the 31,797 registered electors cast a valid vote (25,489 votes).
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