1929 general election · South West
Somerset Bridgwater: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Bridgwater at the 1929 general election with a majority of 4,279. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,27913.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%33,024 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,068
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,440 | 46.8% | −6.0 | |
| Liberal | 11,161 | 33.8% | −6.2 | |
| Labour | 6,423 | 19.5% | +12.2 | |
| Valid votes | 33,024 | |||
| Majority | 4,279 | 13.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Bridgwater at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,440 votes (46.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Somerset Bridgwater in 1929?
4,279 votes (13.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Somerset Bridgwater in 1929?
80.4% of the 41,068 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,024 votes).
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