1929 general election · East Midlands
Leicestershire Melton: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicestershire Melton at the 1929 general election with a majority of 4,563. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,56311.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.2%39,420 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,396
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,707 | 47.5% | −11.4 | |
| Liberal | 14,144 | 35.9% | −5.2 | |
| Labour | 6,569 | 16.7% | +16.7 | |
| Valid votes | 39,420 | |||
| Majority | 4,563 | 11.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leicestershire Melton at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,707 votes (47.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Leicestershire Melton in 1929?
4,563 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Leicestershire Melton in 1929?
83.2% of the 47,396 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,420 votes).
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