1929 general election · North East
Durham Seaham: 1929 general election result
Labour won Durham Seaham at the 1929 general election with a majority of 28,794. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 28,79458.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.2%49,133 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,353
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,615 | 72.5% | +7.0 | |
| Conservative | 6,821 | 13.9% | −20.6 | |
| Liberal | 5,266 | 10.7% | +10.7 | |
| Communist | 1,431 | 2.9% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 49,133 | |||
| Majority | 28,794 | 58.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Seaham at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,615 votes (72.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham Seaham in 1929?
28,794 votes (58.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Seaham in 1929?
84.2% of the 58,353 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,133 votes).
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