1929 general election · South West
Dorset Eastern: 1929 general election result
The Liberals won Dorset Eastern at the 1929 general election with a majority of 277 (Lib gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2770.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%42,162 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,756
- Result
- Lib gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 17,810 | 42.2% | +10.2 | |
| Conservative | 17,533 | 41.6% | −11.1 | |
| Labour | 6,819 | 16.2% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 42,162 | |||
| Majority | 277 | 0.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Eastern at the 1929 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 17,810 votes (42.2%). Result: Lib gain from Con.
What was the majority in Dorset Eastern in 1929?
277 votes (0.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dorset Eastern in 1929?
81.5% of the 51,756 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,162 votes).
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