1929 general election · North East
Durham Houghton Le Spring: 1929 general election result
Labour won Durham Houghton Le Spring at the 1929 general election with a majority of 14,789. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,78933.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%43,868 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,615
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,056 | 57.1% | −0.7 | |
| Liberal | 10,267 | 23.4% | −18.8 | |
| Conservative | 8,545 | 19.5% | +19.5 | |
| Valid votes | 43,868 | |||
| Majority | 14,789 | 33.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Houghton Le Spring at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,056 votes (57.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham Houghton Le Spring in 1929?
14,789 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Durham Houghton Le Spring in 1929?
80.3% of the 54,615 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,868 votes).
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