1931 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell: 1931 general election result
Labour won Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell at the 1931 general election with a majority of 2,699. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,6995.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%47,095 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,974
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,897 | 52.9% | −8.9 | |
| Conservative | 22,198 | 47.1% | +27.3 | |
| Valid votes | 47,095 | |||
| Majority | 2,699 | 5.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell at the 1931 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,897 votes (52.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell in 1931?
2,699 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Rothwell in 1931?
79.9% of the 58,974 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,095 votes).
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