1935 general election · North West
Cumberland Whitehaven: 1935 general election result
Labour won Cumberland Whitehaven at the 1935 general election with a majority of 352 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3521.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.3%30,240 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,646
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,794 | 48.9% | +2.3 | |
| Conservative | 14,442 | 47.8% | −5.6 | |
| Independent Labour Party | 1,004 | 3.3% | +3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 30,240 | |||
| Majority | 352 | 1.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1931 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Whitehaven at the 1935 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,794 votes (48.9%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Cumberland Whitehaven in 1935?
352 votes (1.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Whitehaven in 1935?
87.3% of the 34,646 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,240 votes).
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