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1929 general election · Scotland

Orkney and Shetland: 1929 general election result

The Liberals won Orkney and Shetland at the 1929 general election with a majority of 2,852. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.

Winner
LiberalLiberal
Majority
2,85220.9% of valid votes
Turnout
43.1%13,660 valid votes
Electorate
31,683
Result
Lib hold
Result
PartyVotesShareChangeShare bar
Liberal Won8,25660.4%+60.4
Conservative5,40439.6%+39.6
Valid votes13,660
Majority2,85220.9%

Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).

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Questions and answers

Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1929 general election?

The Liberal candidate won with 8,256 votes (60.4%). Result: Lib hold.

What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1929?

2,852 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.

What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1929?

43.1% of the 31,683 registered electors cast a valid vote (13,660 votes).

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