1931 general election · Scotland
Ayr District of Burghs: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Ayr District of Burghs at the 1931 general election with a majority of 18,282. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,28247.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%38,230 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,732
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,256 | 73.9% | +28.0 | |
| Labour | 9,974 | 26.1% | −10.4 | |
| Valid votes | 38,230 | |||
| Majority | 18,282 | 47.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayr District of Burghs at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,256 votes (73.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ayr District of Burghs in 1931?
18,282 votes (47.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ayr District of Burghs in 1931?
76.9% of the 49,732 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,230 votes).
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