1929 general election · South East
Rochester Gillingham: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Rochester Gillingham at the 1929 general election with a majority of 2,405. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,4058.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%28,375 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,336
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,612 | 48.0% | −4.7 | |
| Labour | 11,207 | 39.5% | +4.2 | |
| Liberal | 3,556 | 12.5% | +0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 28,375 | |||
| Majority | 2,405 | 8.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester Gillingham at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,612 votes (48.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Rochester Gillingham in 1929?
2,405 votes (8.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochester Gillingham in 1929?
74.0% of the 38,336 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,375 votes).
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