1918 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1918 general election with a majority of 9,908. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,90849.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.8%19,840 valid votes
- Electorate
- 32,087
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,874 | 75.0% | |
| Liberal | 4,966 | 25.0% | |
| Valid votes | 19,840 | ||
| Majority | 9,908 | 49.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,874 votes (75.0%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1918?
9,908 votes (49.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1918?
61.8% of the 32,087 registered electors cast a valid vote (19,840 votes).
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