1924 general election · South West
Dorset Southern: 1924 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Southern at the 1924 general election with a majority of 8,079. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,07941.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.1%19,721 valid votes
- Electorate
- 29,845
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,900 | 70.5% | +16.9 | |
| Labour | 5,821 | 29.5% | +12.1 | |
| Valid votes | 19,721 | |||
| Majority | 8,079 | 41.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1923 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Southern at the 1924 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,900 votes (70.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Southern in 1924?
8,079 votes (41.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset Southern in 1924?
66.1% of the 29,845 registered electors cast a valid vote (19,721 votes).
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