1929 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Dewsbury: 1929 general election result
Labour won Dewsbury at the 1929 general election with a majority of 3,813. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,81312.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.1%31,202 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,250
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,420 | 46.2% | +5.1 | |
| Liberal | 10,607 | 34.0% | +6.2 | |
| Conservative | 6,175 | 19.8% | −11.3 | |
| Valid votes | 31,202 | |||
| Majority | 3,813 | 12.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dewsbury at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,420 votes (46.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Dewsbury in 1929?
3,813 votes (12.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dewsbury in 1929?
86.1% of the 36,250 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,202 votes).
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