1931 general election · North West
Cumberland Whitehaven: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Cumberland Whitehaven at the 1931 general election with a majority of 2,031 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0316.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 89.6%30,541 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,079
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,286 | 53.3% | +12.0 | |
| Labour | 14,255 | 46.7% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 30,541 | |||
| Majority | 2,031 | 6.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Whitehaven at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,286 votes (53.3%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Cumberland Whitehaven in 1931?
2,031 votes (6.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Whitehaven in 1931?
89.6% of the 34,079 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,541 votes).
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