1922 general election · Scotland
Lanarkshire Rutherglen: 1922 general election result
Labour won Lanarkshire Rutherglen at the 1922 general election with a majority of 2,589 (Lab gain from Co Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,58910.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%25,469 valid votes
- Electorate
- 32,487
- Result
- Lab gain from Co Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,029 | 55.1% | +14.2 | |
| National Liberal | 11,440 | 44.9% | +44.9 | |
| Valid votes | 25,469 | |||
| Majority | 2,589 | 10.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lanarkshire Rutherglen at the 1922 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,029 votes (55.1%). Result: Lab gain from Co Lib.
What was the majority in Lanarkshire Rutherglen in 1922?
2,589 votes (10.2% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Lanarkshire Rutherglen in 1922?
78.4% of the 32,487 registered electors cast a valid vote (25,469 votes).
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