David Lloyd George: general election record
David Lloyd George led the Liberals at 3 general elections (1918, 1922, 1929) and became prime minister after 1 of them. Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Liberal | 56 / 615 | 23.6% | 5,124,299 | Not the largest party |
| 1922 | National Liberal | 47 / 615 | 9.8% | 1,355,133 | Not the largest party |
| 1918 | Coalition Liberal | 121 / 706 | 13.0% | 1,361,599 | Prime minister Not the largest party |
Head-to-heads
- David Lloyd George vs Stanley Baldwin
- David Lloyd George vs Ramsay MacDonald
- David Lloyd George vs Bonar Law
- David Lloyd George vs J. R. Clynes
- David Lloyd George vs William Adamson
Questions and answers
How many general elections did David Lloyd George fight as party leader?
3: 1918 (Coalition Liberal, 121 seats), 1922 (National Liberal, 47 seats), 1929 (Liberal, 56 seats).
What was David Lloyd George's best general election result?
121 seats at the 1918 general election, with 13.0% of the vote.
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