1931 general election · Scotland
Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern at the 1931 general election with a majority of 13,710. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,71044.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%30,712 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,296
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,211 | 72.3% | +33.3 | |
| Labour | 8,501 | 27.7% | −9.9 | |
| Valid votes | 30,712 | |||
| Majority | 13,710 | 44.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,211 votes (72.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern in 1931?
13,710 votes (44.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern in 1931?
78.2% of the 39,296 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,712 votes).
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