1935 general election · South West
Somerset Taunton: 1935 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Taunton at the 1935 general election with a majority of 8,224. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,22426.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%30,662 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,437
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,443 | 63.4% | −9.5 | |
| Labour | 11,219 | 36.6% | +9.5 | |
| Valid votes | 30,662 | |||
| Majority | 8,224 | 26.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1931 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Taunton at the 1935 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,443 votes (63.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Somerset Taunton in 1935?
8,224 votes (26.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somerset Taunton in 1935?
72.3% of the 42,437 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,662 votes).
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