1929 general election · North West
Cumberland Workington: 1929 general election result
Labour won Cumberland Workington at the 1929 general election with a majority of 9,596. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,59630.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.2%31,586 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,915
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,591 | 65.2% | +9.6 | |
| Conservative | 10,995 | 34.8% | −9.6 | |
| Valid votes | 31,586 | |||
| Majority | 9,596 | 30.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Workington at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,591 votes (65.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Cumberland Workington in 1929?
9,596 votes (30.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Workington in 1929?
81.2% of the 38,915 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,586 votes).
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