1929 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire: 1929 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1929 general election with a majority of 4,741. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,74116.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%29,221 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,551
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,981 | 58.1% | +7.7 | |
| Conservative | 12,240 | 41.9% | −7.7 | |
| Valid votes | 29,221 | |||
| Majority | 4,741 | 16.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,981 votes (58.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1929?
4,741 votes (16.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1929?
73.9% of the 39,551 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,221 votes).
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