1931 general election · South West
Dorset Northern: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Northern at the 1931 general election with a majority of 4,817. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,81718.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.1%26,181 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,898
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,499 | 59.2% | +11.9 | |
| Liberal | 10,682 | 40.8% | −3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 26,181 | |||
| Majority | 4,817 | 18.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Northern at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,499 votes (59.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Northern in 1931?
4,817 votes (18.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Northern in 1931?
82.1% of the 31,898 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,181 votes).
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