1922 general election · South West
Dorset Western: 1922 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Western at the 1922 general election with a majority of 4,548. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,54824.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%18,750 valid votes
- Electorate
- 23,885
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 11,649 | 62.1% | +62.1 | |
| Labour | 7,101 | 37.9% | +37.9 | |
| Valid votes | 18,750 | |||
| Majority | 4,548 | 24.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Western at the 1922 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 11,649 votes (62.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Western in 1922?
4,548 votes (24.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset Western in 1922?
78.5% of the 23,885 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,750 votes).
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