1922 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 1922 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Shetland at the 1922 general election with a majority of 625 (Lib gain from Co Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 6256.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 37.4%9,003 valid votes
- Electorate
- 24,084
- Result
- Lib gain from Co Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 4,814 | 53.5% | +53.5 | |
| National Liberal | 4,189 | 46.5% | +46.5 | |
| Valid votes | 9,003 | |||
| Majority | 625 | 6.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1922 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 4,814 votes (53.5%). Result: Lib gain from Co Lib.
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1922?
625 votes (6.9% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1922?
37.4% of the 24,084 registered electors cast a valid vote (9,003 votes).
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