Herbert Samuel: general election record
Herbert Samuel led the Liberals at 2 general elections (1931, 1935). Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Liberal | 20 / 615 | 6.7% | 1,415,019 | Not the largest party |
| 1931 | Liberal | 34 / 613 | 7.0% | 1,450,594 | Not the largest party |
Head-to-heads
Questions and answers
How many general elections did Herbert Samuel fight as party leader?
2: 1931 (Liberal, 34 seats), 1935 (Liberal, 20 seats).
What was Herbert Samuel's best general election result?
34 seats at the 1931 general election, with 7.0% of the vote.
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