1931 general election · North East
Durham Chester Le Street: 1931 general election result
Labour won Durham Chester Le Street at the 1931 general election with a majority of 8,539. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,53921.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%40,207 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,668
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,373 | 60.6% | −9.2 | |
| Conservative | 15,834 | 39.4% | +23.0 | |
| Valid votes | 40,207 | |||
| Majority | 8,539 | 21.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Chester Le Street at the 1931 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,373 votes (60.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham Chester Le Street in 1931?
8,539 votes (21.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Chester Le Street in 1931?
79.4% of the 50,668 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,207 votes).
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