1929 general election · South East
Kent Canterbury: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Canterbury at the 1929 general election with a majority of 9,244. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,24427.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.3%33,824 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,499
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,181 | 56.7% | −13.6 | |
| Liberal | 9,937 | 29.4% | −0.4 | |
| Labour | 4,706 | 13.9% | +13.9 | |
| Valid votes | 33,824 | |||
| Majority | 9,244 | 27.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Canterbury at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,181 votes (56.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Kent Canterbury in 1929?
9,244 votes (27.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Kent Canterbury in 1929?
68.3% of the 49,499 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,824 votes).
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