1935 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 1935 general election result
The Conservatives won Orkney and Shetland at the 1935 general election with a majority of 2,226 (Con gain from Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,22615.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 46.3%14,586 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,480
- Result
- Con gain from Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 8,406 | 57.6% | +57.6 | |
| Liberal | 6,180 | 42.4% | +42.4 | |
| Valid votes | 14,586 | |||
| Majority | 2,226 | 15.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1931 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1935 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 8,406 votes (57.6%). Result: Con gain from Lib.
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1935?
2,226 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1935?
46.3% of the 31,480 registered electors cast a valid vote (14,586 votes).
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