1923 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley: 1923 general election result
Labour won Barnsley at the 1923 general election with a majority of 5,790. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,79021.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%26,439 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,684
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,674 | 47.9% | −7.1 | |
| Conservative | 6,884 | 26.0% | +26.0 | |
| Liberal | 6,881 | 26.0% | +26.0 | |
| Valid votes | 26,439 | |||
| Majority | 5,790 | 21.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1922 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley at the 1923 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,674 votes (47.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Barnsley in 1923?
5,790 votes (21.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley in 1923?
74.1% of the 35,684 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,439 votes).
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