1929 general election · South West
Dorset Western: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Western at the 1929 general election with a majority of 4,326. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,32617.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.6%24,938 valid votes
- Electorate
- 30,946
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,247 | 49.1% | −19.2 | |
| Liberal | 7,921 | 31.8% | +31.8 | |
| Labour | 4,770 | 19.1% | −12.6 | |
| Valid votes | 24,938 | |||
| Majority | 4,326 | 17.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Western at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,247 votes (49.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Western in 1929?
4,326 votes (17.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Western in 1929?
80.6% of the 30,946 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,938 votes).
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