1929 general election · Scotland
Dunfermline District of Burghs: 1929 general election result
Labour won Dunfermline District of Burghs at the 1929 general election with a majority of 6,142. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,14223.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%26,146 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,305
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,288 | 58.5% | +0.6 | |
| Conservative | 9,146 | 35.0% | +35.0 | |
| Communist | 1,712 | 6.6% | +6.6 | |
| Valid votes | 26,146 | |||
| Majority | 6,142 | 23.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dunfermline District of Burghs at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,288 votes (58.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Dunfermline District of Burghs in 1929?
6,142 votes (23.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dunfermline District of Burghs in 1929?
74.1% of the 35,305 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,146 votes).
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