H. H. Asquith: general election record
H. H. Asquith led the Liberals at 4 general elections (1918, 1922, 1923, 1924). Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | Liberal | 34 / 615 | 17.8% | 2,826,717 | Not the largest party |
| 1923 | Liberal | 153 / 615 | 29.6% | 4,129,340 | Not the largest party |
| 1922 | Liberal | 60 / 615 | 19.0% | 2,620,766 | Not the largest party |
| 1918 | Liberal | 35 / 706 | 13.0% | 1,364,333 | Not the largest party |
Head-to-heads
- H. H. Asquith vs Stanley Baldwin
- H. H. Asquith vs Ramsay MacDonald
- H. H. Asquith vs Bonar Law
- H. H. Asquith vs J. R. Clynes
- H. H. Asquith vs William Adamson
Questions and answers
How many general elections did H. H. Asquith fight as party leader?
4: 1918 (Liberal, 35 seats), 1922 (Liberal, 60 seats), 1923 (Liberal, 153 seats), 1924 (Liberal, 34 seats).
What was H. H. Asquith's best general election result?
153 seats at the 1923 general election, with 29.6% of the vote.
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