1922 general election · South West
Dorset Southern: 1922 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Southern at the 1922 general election with a majority of 7,464. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,46435.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%21,172 valid votes
- Electorate
- 28,149
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,121 | 57.3% | −11.2 | |
| Liberal | 4,657 | 22.0% | +22.0 | |
| Labour | 4,394 | 20.8% | −10.8 | |
| Valid votes | 21,172 | |||
| Majority | 7,464 | 35.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Southern at the 1922 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,121 votes (57.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Southern in 1922?
7,464 votes (35.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Southern in 1922?
75.2% of the 28,149 registered electors cast a valid vote (21,172 votes).
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