1929 general election · South West
Dorset Northern: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Northern at the 1929 general election with a majority of 922. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9223.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.4%25,782 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,684
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,203 | 47.3% | −6.0 | |
| Liberal | 11,281 | 43.8% | −2.9 | |
| Labour | 2,298 | 8.9% | +8.9 | |
| Valid votes | 25,782 | |||
| Majority | 922 | 3.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Northern at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,203 votes (47.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Northern in 1929?
922 votes (3.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Northern in 1929?
81.4% of the 31,684 registered electors cast a valid vote (25,782 votes).
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