1929 general election · North West
Lancashire West Houghton: 1929 general election result
Labour won Lancashire West Houghton at the 1929 general election with a majority of 12,450. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,45034.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.1%36,292 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,648
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,305 | 61.5% | +5.6 | |
| Conservative | 9,855 | 27.2% | −17.0 | |
| Liberal | 4,132 | 11.4% | +11.4 | |
| Valid votes | 36,292 | |||
| Majority | 12,450 | 34.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire West Houghton at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,305 votes (61.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Lancashire West Houghton in 1929?
12,450 votes (34.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lancashire West Houghton in 1929?
87.1% of the 41,648 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,292 votes).
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