1929 general election · South East
Kent Isle of Thanet: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Isle of Thanet at the 1929 general election with a majority of 6,947. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,94716.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%42,733 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,330
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,595 | 52.9% | −12.9 | |
| Liberal | 15,648 | 36.6% | +15.5 | |
| Labour | 4,490 | 10.5% | −2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 42,733 | |||
| Majority | 6,947 | 16.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Isle of Thanet at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,595 votes (52.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Kent Isle of Thanet in 1929?
6,947 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Kent Isle of Thanet in 1929?
73.3% of the 58,330 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,733 votes).
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