1931 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1931 general election with a majority of 24,919. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 24,91961.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%40,349 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,488
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,634 | 80.9% | +44.1 | |
| Labour | 7,715 | 19.1% | −5.6 | |
| Valid votes | 40,349 | |||
| Majority | 24,919 | 61.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,634 votes (80.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1931?
24,919 votes (61.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1931?
72.7% of the 55,488 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,349 votes).
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