1922 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone: 1922 general election result
The Liberals won Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone at the 1922 general election with a majority of 542. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 5422.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%24,906 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,071
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 8,924 | 35.8% | −3.5 | |
| Labour | 8,382 | 33.7% | +33.7 | |
| Conservative | 7,600 | 30.5% | −5.7 | |
| Valid votes | 24,906 | |||
| Majority | 542 | 2.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone at the 1922 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 8,924 votes (35.8%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone in 1922?
542 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Penistone in 1922?
73.1% of the 34,071 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,906 votes).
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