1922 general election · North East
Durham Seaham: 1922 general election result
Labour won Durham Seaham at the 1922 general election with a majority of 11,888 (Lab gain from Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,88835.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%33,765 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,229
- Result
- Lab gain from Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,203 | 59.8% | +18.5 | |
| Conservative | 8,315 | 24.6% | +24.6 | |
| Liberal | 5,247 | 15.5% | −43.1 | |
| Valid votes | 33,765 | |||
| Majority | 11,888 | 35.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Seaham at the 1922 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,203 votes (59.8%). Result: Lab gain from Lib.
What was the majority in Durham Seaham in 1922?
11,888 votes (35.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Seaham in 1922?
81.9% of the 41,229 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,765 votes).
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