1929 general election · North East
Durham Durham: 1929 general election result
Labour won Durham Durham at the 1929 general election with a majority of 11,248. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,24834.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.1%32,600 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,676
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,514 | 56.8% | +1.9 | |
| Liberal | 7,266 | 22.3% | +12.3 | |
| Conservative | 6,820 | 20.9% | −14.2 | |
| Valid votes | 32,600 | |||
| Majority | 11,248 | 34.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Durham at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,514 votes (56.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham Durham in 1929?
11,248 votes (34.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Durham Durham in 1929?
80.1% of the 40,676 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,600 votes).
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