1931 general election · South West
Somerset Wells: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Wells at the 1931 general election with a majority of 5,271. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,27117.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%30,151 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,802
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,711 | 58.7% | +15.2 | |
| Liberal | 12,440 | 41.3% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 30,151 | |||
| Majority | 5,271 | 17.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Wells at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,711 votes (58.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Somerset Wells in 1931?
5,271 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Somerset Wells in 1931?
81.9% of the 36,802 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,151 votes).
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