Kirkcaldy District of Burghs: 1923 general election result

Labour won Kirkcaldy District of Burghs at the 1923 general election with a majority of 2,284 (Lab gain from Nat Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.

Winner: LabourLabour
Majority: 2,2848.7% of valid votes
Turnout: 81.7%26,158 valid votes
Electorate: 32,033
Result: Lab gain from Nat Lib

Result
Party	Votes	Share	Change
Labour Won	14,221	54.4%	+5.7
Liberal	11,937	45.6%	+45.6
Valid votes	26,158
Majority	2,284	8.7%

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

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Questions and answers

Who won Kirkcaldy District of Burghs at the 1923 general election?

The Labour candidate won with 14,221 votes (54.4%). Result: Lab gain from Nat Lib.

What was the majority in Kirkcaldy District of Burghs in 1923?

2,284 votes (8.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.

What was the turnout in Kirkcaldy District of Burghs in 1923?

81.7% of the 32,033 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,158 votes).

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