1935 general election · South West
Dorset Eastern: 1935 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Eastern at the 1935 general election with a majority of 14,171. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,17129.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%47,691 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,068
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,520 | 53.5% | +9.0 | |
| Liberal | 11,349 | 23.8% | +23.8 | |
| Labour | 10,822 | 22.7% | +7.6 | |
| Valid votes | 47,691 | |||
| Majority | 14,171 | 29.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1931 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Eastern at the 1935 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,520 votes (53.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset Eastern in 1935?
14,171 votes (29.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset Eastern in 1935?
74.4% of the 64,068 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,691 votes).
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