1929 general election · South East
Portsmouth North: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth North at the 1929 general election with a majority of 2,877. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,8778.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.8%34,470 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,688
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,352 | 44.5% | −18.6 | |
| Labour | 12,475 | 36.2% | −0.7 | |
| Liberal | 6,643 | 19.3% | +19.3 | |
| Valid votes | 34,470 | |||
| Majority | 2,877 | 8.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth North at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,352 votes (44.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth North in 1929?
2,877 votes (8.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth North in 1929?
70.8% of the 48,688 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,470 votes).
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