1929 general election · South West
Somersetshire Yeovil: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Somersetshire Yeovil at the 1929 general election with a majority of 847. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8472.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.4%37,814 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,321
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,526 | 41.1% | −7.2 | |
| Liberal | 14,679 | 38.8% | +7.7 | |
| Labour | 7,609 | 20.1% | −0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 37,814 | |||
| Majority | 847 | 2.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somersetshire Yeovil at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,526 votes (41.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Somersetshire Yeovil in 1929?
847 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Somersetshire Yeovil in 1929?
83.4% of the 45,321 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,814 votes).
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