1929 general election · Scotland
Caithness and Sutherland: 1929 general election result
The Liberals won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1929 general election with a majority of 10,421. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 10,42157.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.5%18,214 valid votes
- Electorate
- 27,399
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 13,462 | 73.9% | +73.9 | |
| Conservative | 3,041 | 16.7% | +16.7 | |
| Others | 1,711 | 9.4% | +9.4 | |
| Valid votes | 18,214 | |||
| Majority | 10,421 | 57.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1929 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 13,462 votes (73.9%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Caithness and Sutherland in 1929?
10,421 votes (57.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Caithness and Sutherland in 1929?
66.5% of the 27,399 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,214 votes).
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