1931 general election · East Midlands
Leicester South: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicester South at the 1931 general election with a majority of 22,875. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 22,87553.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%42,659 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,208
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,767 | 76.8% | +34.5 | |
| Labour | 9,892 | 23.2% | −14.2 | |
| Valid votes | 42,659 | |||
| Majority | 22,875 | 53.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leicester South at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,767 votes (76.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Leicester South in 1931?
22,875 votes (53.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leicester South in 1931?
78.7% of the 54,208 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,659 votes).
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