1923 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 1923 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Shetland at the 1923 general election with a majority of 811. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 8118.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 39.1%9,447 valid votes
- Electorate
- 24,167
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 5,129 | 54.3% | +0.8 | |
| Conservative | 4,318 | 45.7% | +45.7 | |
| Valid votes | 9,447 | |||
| Majority | 811 | 8.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1922 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1923 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 5,129 votes (54.3%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1923?
811 votes (8.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1923?
39.1% of the 24,167 registered electors cast a valid vote (9,447 votes).
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