1931 general election · South East
Sussex (East) Eastbourne: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Sussex (East) Eastbourne at the 1931 general election with a majority of 25,861. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 25,86170.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%36,619 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,956
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,240 | 85.3% | +35.5 | |
| Labour | 5,379 | 14.7% | −7.8 | |
| Valid votes | 36,619 | |||
| Majority | 25,861 | 70.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sussex (East) Eastbourne at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,240 votes (85.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sussex (East) Eastbourne in 1931?
25,861 votes (70.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sussex (East) Eastbourne in 1931?
71.9% of the 50,956 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,619 votes).
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