1923 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1923 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1923 general election with a majority of 9,237. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,23731.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%29,711 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,854
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,625 | 56.0% | −12.8 | |
| Labour | 7,388 | 24.9% | +24.9 | |
| Liberal | 5,698 | 19.2% | −12.1 | |
| Valid votes | 29,711 | |||
| Majority | 9,237 | 31.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1922 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1923 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,625 votes (56.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1923?
9,237 votes (31.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1923?
72.7% of the 40,854 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,711 votes).
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