Stanley Baldwin: general election record
Stanley Baldwin led the Conservatives at 5 general elections (1923, 1924, 1929, 1931, 1935) and became prime minister after 2 of them. Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Conservative | 365 / 615 | 47.7% | 10,032,102 | Prime minister Largest party |
| 1931 | Conservative | 453 / 613 | 55.1% | 11,400,547 | Largest party |
| 1929 | Conservative | 244 / 615 | 38.1% | 8,272,231 | Not the largest party |
| 1924 | Conservative | 384 / 615 | 46.7% | 7,424,938 | Prime minister Largest party |
| 1923 | Conservative | 244 / 615 | 38.0% | 5,307,249 | Largest party (hung parliament) |
Head-to-heads
- Stanley Baldwin vs Clement Attlee
- Stanley Baldwin vs Arthur Henderson
- Stanley Baldwin vs Ramsay MacDonald
Questions and answers
How many general elections did Stanley Baldwin fight as party leader?
5: 1923 (Conservative, 244 seats), 1924 (Conservative, 384 seats), 1929 (Conservative, 244 seats), 1931 (Conservative, 453 seats), 1935 (Conservative, 365 seats).
What was Stanley Baldwin's best general election result?
453 seats at the 1931 general election, with 55.1% of the vote.
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