1922 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Wakefield: 1922 general election result
The Conservatives won Wakefield at the 1922 general election with a majority of 618. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6183.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.4%20,214 valid votes
- Electorate
- 23,960
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 10,416 | 51.5% | −0.8 | |
| Labour | 9,798 | 48.5% | +14.8 | |
| Valid votes | 20,214 | |||
| Majority | 618 | 3.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wakefield at the 1922 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 10,416 votes (51.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wakefield in 1922?
618 votes (3.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wakefield in 1922?
84.4% of the 23,960 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,214 votes).
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