1931 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley: 1931 general election result
The Liberals won Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley at the 1931 general election with a majority of 3,385 (Lib gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3,3857.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%43,636 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,197
- Result
- Lib gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 17,119 | 39.2% | +15.5 | |
| Labour | 13,734 | 31.5% | −16.9 | |
| Conservative | 12,581 | 28.8% | +0.9 | |
| National Labour | 202 | 0.5% | +0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 43,636 | |||
| Majority | 3,385 | 7.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley at the 1931 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 17,119 votes (39.2%). Result: Lib gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley in 1931?
3,385 votes (7.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley in 1931?
79.1% of the 55,197 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,636 votes).
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