1929 general election · Scotland
Ayr District of Burghs: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Ayr District of Burghs at the 1929 general election with a majority of 3,445. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,4459.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%36,782 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,142
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,874 | 45.9% | −16.4 | |
| Labour | 13,429 | 36.5% | −1.2 | |
| Liberal | 6,479 | 17.6% | +17.6 | |
| Valid votes | 36,782 | |||
| Majority | 3,445 | 9.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayr District of Burghs at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,874 votes (45.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ayr District of Burghs in 1929?
3,445 votes (9.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ayr District of Burghs in 1929?
74.8% of the 49,142 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,782 votes).
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