1931 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley: 1931 general election result
The National Liberals won Barnsley at the 1931 general election with a majority of 770 (Nat Lib gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- National LiberalNational Liberal
- Majority
- 7701.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.2%42,014 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,902
- Result
- Nat Lib gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Liberal Won | 21,392 | 50.9% | +50.9 | |
| Labour | 20,622 | 49.1% | −4.7 | |
| Valid votes | 42,014 | |||
| Majority | 770 | 1.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley at the 1931 general election?
The National Liberal candidate won with 21,392 votes (50.9%). Result: Nat Lib gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Barnsley in 1931?
770 votes (1.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Barnsley in 1931?
84.2% of the 49,902 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,014 votes).
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