1923 general election · South West
Dorset Southern: 1923 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Southern at the 1923 general election with a majority of 5,084. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,08424.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%20,632 valid votes
- Electorate
- 28,810
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 11,057 | 53.6% | −3.7 | |
| Liberal | 5,973 | 29.0% | +7.0 | |
| Labour | 3,602 | 17.5% | −3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 20,632 | |||
| Majority | 5,084 | 24.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1922 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Southern at the 1923 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 11,057 votes (53.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Southern in 1923?
5,084 votes (24.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Southern in 1923?
71.6% of the 28,810 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,632 votes).
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