1931 general election · North West
Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth at the 1931 general election with a majority of 1,492. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,4926.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.6%24,316 valid votes
- Electorate
- 28,070
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,904 | 53.1% | +7.8 | |
| Liberal | 11,412 | 46.9% | +9.6 | |
| Valid votes | 24,316 | |||
| Majority | 1,492 | 6.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,904 votes (53.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth in 1931?
1,492 votes (6.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth in 1931?
86.6% of the 28,070 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,316 votes).
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