1922 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby: 1922 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby at the 1922 general election with a majority of 3,566 (Con gain from Ind). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,56612.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.9%29,373 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,022
- Result
- Con gain from Ind
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 11,710 | 39.9% | +39.9 | |
| Liberal | 8,144 | 27.7% | −2.6 | |
| Labour | 7,496 | 25.5% | −7.1 | |
| National Liberal | 2,023 | 6.9% | +6.9 | |
| Valid votes | 29,373 | |||
| Majority | 3,566 | 12.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby at the 1922 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 11,710 votes (39.9%). Result: Con gain from Ind.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby in 1922?
3,566 votes (12.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Sowerby in 1922?
83.9% of the 35,022 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,373 votes).
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