1924 general election · South West
Dorset Eastern: 1924 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Eastern at the 1924 general election with a majority of 5,651. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,65120.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%27,512 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,249
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,479 | 52.6% | +4.2 | |
| Liberal | 8,828 | 32.1% | +2.9 | |
| Labour | 4,205 | 15.3% | −7.1 | |
| Valid votes | 27,512 | |||
| Majority | 5,651 | 20.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1923 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Eastern at the 1924 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,479 votes (52.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Eastern in 1924?
5,651 votes (20.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Eastern in 1924?
80.3% of the 34,249 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,512 votes).
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