1922 general election · North East
South Shields: 1922 general election result
The Liberals won South Shields at the 1922 general election with a majority of 25 (Lib gain from Co Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 250.06% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%39,616 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,005
- Result
- Lib gain from Co Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 15,760 | 39.8% | +39.8 | |
| Labour | 15,735 | 39.7% | +15.0 | |
| National Liberal | 8,121 | 20.5% | +20.5 | |
| Valid votes | 39,616 | |||
| Majority | 25 | 0.06% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Shields at the 1922 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 15,760 votes (39.8%). Result: Lib gain from Co Lib.
What was the majority in South Shields in 1922?
25 votes (0.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Shields in 1922?
76.2% of the 52,005 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,616 votes).
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