1929 general election · South West
Dorset Southern: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Southern at the 1929 general election with a majority of 6,464. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,46421.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%29,759 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,396
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,632 | 49.2% | −21.3 | |
| Liberal | 8,168 | 27.5% | +27.5 | |
| Labour | 6,959 | 23.4% | −6.1 | |
| Valid votes | 29,759 | |||
| Majority | 6,464 | 21.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Southern at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,632 votes (49.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Southern in 1929?
6,464 votes (21.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Southern in 1929?
75.5% of the 39,396 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,759 votes).
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