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1929 general election · Scotland

Dumbarton District of Burghs: 1929 general election result

Labour won Dumbarton District of Burghs at the 1929 general election with a majority of 7,968. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.

Winner
LabourLabour
Majority
7,96826.2% of valid votes
Turnout
77.1%30,418 valid votes
Electorate
39,474
Result
Lab hold
Result
PartyVotesShareChangeShare bar
Labour Won19,19363.1%+3.9
Conservative11,22536.9%−3.9
Valid votes30,418
Majority7,96826.2%

Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).

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Questions and answers

Who won Dumbarton District of Burghs at the 1929 general election?

The Labour candidate won with 19,193 votes (63.1%). Result: Lab hold.

What was the majority in Dumbarton District of Burghs in 1929?

7,968 votes (26.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.

What was the turnout in Dumbarton District of Burghs in 1929?

77.1% of the 39,474 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,418 votes).

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