1931 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1931 general election with a majority of 2,942 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,9429.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%30,408 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,359
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,675 | 54.8% | +13.0 | |
| Labour | 13,733 | 45.2% | −13.0 | |
| Valid votes | 30,408 | |||
| Majority | 2,942 | 9.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,675 votes (54.8%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1931?
2,942 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1931?
79.3% of the 38,359 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,408 votes).
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