1929 general election · North West
Wigan: 1929 general election result
Labour won Wigan at the 1929 general election with a majority of 9,318. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,31819.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.9%46,913 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,008
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,462 | 58.5% | +1.0 | |
| Conservative | 18,144 | 38.7% | −3.8 | |
| Communist | 1,307 | 2.8% | +2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 46,913 | |||
| Majority | 9,318 | 19.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wigan at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,462 votes (58.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Wigan in 1929?
9,318 votes (19.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wigan in 1929?
86.9% of the 54,008 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,913 votes).
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