1924 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract: 1924 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract at the 1924 general election with a majority of 701 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7012.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%26,789 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,148
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,745 | 51.3% | +15.2 | |
| Labour | 13,044 | 48.7% | +3.4 | |
| Valid votes | 26,789 | |||
| Majority | 701 | 2.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1923 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract at the 1924 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,745 votes (51.3%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract in 1924?
701 votes (2.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Pontefract in 1924?
76.2% of the 35,148 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,789 votes).
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