1923 general election · South West
Dorset Eastern: 1923 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Eastern at the 1923 general election with a majority of 4,945 (Con gain from Ind Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,94519.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%25,775 valid votes
- Electorate
- 32,828
- Result
- Con gain from Ind Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,480 | 48.4% | +48.4 | |
| Liberal | 7,535 | 29.2% | +29.2 | |
| Labour | 5,760 | 22.4% | −4.8 | |
| Valid votes | 25,775 | |||
| Majority | 4,945 | 19.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1922 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Eastern at the 1923 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,480 votes (48.4%). Result: Con gain from Ind Con.
What was the majority in Dorset Eastern in 1923?
4,945 votes (19.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Eastern in 1923?
78.5% of the 32,828 registered electors cast a valid vote (25,775 votes).
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