1929 general election · West Midlands
Shropshire Oswestry: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Shropshire Oswestry at the 1929 general election with a majority of 4,989. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,98915.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%33,063 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,953
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,554 | 47.0% | −8.1 | |
| Liberal | 10,565 | 32.0% | +8.3 | |
| Labour | 6,944 | 21.0% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 33,063 | |||
| Majority | 4,989 | 15.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Shropshire Oswestry at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,554 votes (47.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Shropshire Oswestry in 1929?
4,989 votes (15.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Shropshire Oswestry in 1929?
78.8% of the 41,953 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,063 votes).
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