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1923 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber

Dewsbury: 1923 general election result

The Liberals won Dewsbury at the 1923 general election with a majority of 2,256 (Lib gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.

Winner
LiberalLiberal
Majority
2,25611.2% of valid votes
Turnout
70.7%20,102 valid votes
Electorate
28,431
Result
Lib gain from Lab
Result
PartyVotesShareChangeShare bar
Liberal Won11,17955.6%+21.5
Labour8,92344.4%+7.1
Valid votes20,102
Majority2,25611.2%

Change compared with the 1922 general election (same boundaries).

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Questions and answers

Who won Dewsbury at the 1923 general election?

The Liberal candidate won with 11,179 votes (55.6%). Result: Lib gain from Lab.

What was the majority in Dewsbury in 1923?

2,256 votes (11.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.

What was the turnout in Dewsbury in 1923?

70.7% of the 28,431 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,102 votes).

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