1918 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East: 1918 general election result
The Liberals won Edinburgh East at the 1918 general election with a majority of 3,324. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3,32424.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 52.5%13,596 valid votes
- Electorate
- 25,895
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 8,460 | 62.2% | |
| Coalition Labour | 5,136 | 37.8% | |
| Valid votes | 13,596 | ||
| Majority | 3,324 | 24.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East at the 1918 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 8,460 votes (62.2%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh East in 1918?
3,324 votes (24.5% of valid votes) over the Coalition Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East in 1918?
52.5% of the 25,895 registered electors cast a valid vote (13,596 votes).
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