1929 general election · South West
Cheltenham: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Cheltenham at the 1929 general election with a majority of 6,746. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,74623.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%28,732 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,993
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,279 | 53.2% | −3.4 | |
| Liberal | 8,533 | 29.7% | −13.7 | |
| Labour | 4,920 | 17.1% | +17.1 | |
| Valid votes | 28,732 | |||
| Majority | 6,746 | 23.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cheltenham at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,279 votes (53.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cheltenham in 1929?
6,746 votes (23.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Cheltenham in 1929?
79.8% of the 35,993 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,732 votes).
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