1923 general election · North West
Wigan: 1923 general election result
Labour won Wigan at the 1923 general election with a majority of 5,186. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,18615.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.0%34,088 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,105
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,637 | 57.6% | +1.1 | |
| Conservative | 14,451 | 42.4% | −1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 34,088 | |||
| Majority | 5,186 | 15.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1922 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wigan at the 1923 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,637 votes (57.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Wigan in 1923?
5,186 votes (15.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wigan in 1923?
85.0% of the 40,105 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,088 votes).
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