1922 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell: 1922 general election result
Labour won Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell at the 1922 general election with a majority of 7,251. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,25125.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%28,411 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,227
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,831 | 62.8% | +16.3 | |
| Conservative | 10,580 | 37.2% | +6.5 | |
| Valid votes | 28,411 | |||
| Majority | 7,251 | 25.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell at the 1922 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,831 votes (62.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell in 1922?
7,251 votes (25.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell in 1922?
78.4% of the 36,227 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,411 votes).
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