1929 general election · North East
Durham Bishop Auckland: 1929 general election result
Labour won Durham Bishop Auckland at the 1929 general election with a majority of 8,203. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,20325.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%31,976 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,772
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,838 | 55.8% | +0.7 | |
| Liberal | 9,635 | 30.1% | −14.8 | |
| Conservative | 4,503 | 14.1% | +14.1 | |
| Valid votes | 31,976 | |||
| Majority | 8,203 | 25.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Bishop Auckland at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,838 votes (55.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham Bishop Auckland in 1929?
8,203 votes (25.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Durham Bishop Auckland in 1929?
76.5% of the 41,772 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,976 votes).
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