1931 general election · North West
Nelson and Colne: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Nelson and Colne at the 1931 general election with a majority of 7,684 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,68415.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.8%49,810 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,733
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,747 | 57.7% | +18.7 | |
| Labour | 21,063 | 42.3% | −18.7 | |
| Valid votes | 49,810 | |||
| Majority | 7,684 | 15.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Nelson and Colne at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,747 votes (57.7%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Nelson and Colne in 1931?
7,684 votes (15.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Nelson and Colne in 1931?
87.8% of the 56,733 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,810 votes).
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