1931 general election · South West
Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth at the 1931 general election with a majority of 2,382 (Con gain from Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,3825.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%40,492 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,767
- Result
- Con gain from Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,388 | 40.5% | +6.4 | |
| Liberal | 14,006 | 34.6% | −2.4 | |
| Labour | 10,098 | 24.9% | −4.0 | |
| Valid votes | 40,492 | |||
| Majority | 2,382 | 5.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,388 votes (40.5%). Result: Con gain from Lib.
What was the majority in Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth in 1931?
2,382 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth in 1931?
79.8% of the 50,767 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,492 votes).
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