1929 general election · South West
Devonshire Torquay: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Devonshire Torquay at the 1929 general election with a majority of 5,353. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,35312.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.7%43,603 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,340
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,690 | 49.7% | −5.5 | |
| Liberal | 16,337 | 37.5% | +1.0 | |
| Labour | 5,576 | 12.8% | +4.4 | |
| Valid votes | 43,603 | |||
| Majority | 5,353 | 12.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Devonshire Torquay at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,690 votes (49.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Devonshire Torquay in 1929?
5,353 votes (12.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Devonshire Torquay in 1929?
81.7% of the 53,340 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,603 votes).
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