1922 general election · South West
Somerset Taunton: 1922 general election result
The Liberals won Somerset Taunton at the 1922 general election with a majority of 3,013 (Lib gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3,01312.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%23,377 valid votes
- Electorate
- 29,567
- Result
- Lib gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 13,195 | 56.4% | +56.4 | |
| Conservative | 10,182 | 43.6% | −28.8 | |
| Valid votes | 23,377 | |||
| Majority | 3,013 | 12.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Taunton at the 1922 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 13,195 votes (56.4%). Result: Lib gain from Con.
What was the majority in Somerset Taunton in 1922?
3,013 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Somerset Taunton in 1922?
79.1% of the 29,567 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,377 votes).
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