1924 general election · South West
Somerset Taunton: 1924 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Taunton at the 1924 general election with a majority of 3,549 (Con gain from Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,54913.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.6%26,752 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,235
- Result
- Con gain from Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,930 | 52.1% | +4.6 | |
| Liberal | 10,381 | 38.8% | −13.7 | |
| Labour | 2,441 | 9.1% | +9.1 | |
| Valid votes | 26,752 | |||
| Majority | 3,549 | 13.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1923 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Taunton at the 1924 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,930 votes (52.1%). Result: Con gain from Lib.
What was the majority in Somerset Taunton in 1924?
3,549 votes (13.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Somerset Taunton in 1924?
85.6% of the 31,235 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,752 votes).
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