1931 general election · North West
Rossendale: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Rossendale at the 1931 general election with a majority of 3,117 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,1177.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.6%40,430 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,163
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,206 | 40.1% | +10.0 | |
| Liberal | 13,089 | 32.4% | −1.5 | |
| Labour | 11,135 | 27.5% | −8.5 | |
| Valid votes | 40,430 | |||
| Majority | 3,117 | 7.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rossendale at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,206 votes (40.1%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Rossendale in 1931?
3,117 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Rossendale in 1931?
87.6% of the 46,163 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,430 votes).
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