1935 general election · South West
Devonshire Torquay: 1935 general election result
The Conservatives won Devonshire Torquay at the 1935 general election with a majority of 17,935. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,93542.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%42,468 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,835
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,008 | 63.6% | −18.9 | |
| Liberal | 9,073 | 21.4% | +21.4 | |
| Labour | 6,387 | 15.0% | −2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 42,468 | |||
| Majority | 17,935 | 42.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1931 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Devonshire Torquay at the 1935 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,008 votes (63.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Devonshire Torquay in 1935?
17,935 votes (42.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Devonshire Torquay in 1935?
71.0% of the 59,835 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,468 votes).
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