1931 general election · South East
Portsmouth Central: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth Central at the 1931 general election with a majority of 10,111 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,11125.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%39,135 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,927
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,623 | 62.9% | +24.8 | |
| Labour | 14,512 | 37.1% | −5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 39,135 | |||
| Majority | 10,111 | 25.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth Central at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,623 votes (62.9%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Portsmouth Central in 1931?
10,111 votes (25.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth Central in 1931?
78.4% of the 49,927 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,135 votes).
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