1929 general election · South West
Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth: 1929 general election result
The Liberals won Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth at the 1929 general election with a majority of 1,138 (Lib gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 1,1383.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%38,576 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,186
- Result
- Lib gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 14,274 | 37.0% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 13,136 | 34.1% | −9.2 | |
| Labour | 11,166 | 29.0% | +6.6 | |
| Valid votes | 38,576 | |||
| Majority | 1,138 | 3.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth at the 1929 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 14,274 votes (37.0%). Result: Lib gain from Con.
What was the majority in Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth in 1929?
1,138 votes (3.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth in 1929?
78.4% of the 49,186 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,576 votes).
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