1918 general election · Scotland
Leith: 1918 general election result
The Liberals won Leith at the 1918 general election with a majority of 2,725. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,72512.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 52.2%22,202 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,507
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 10,338 | 46.6% | |
| Conservative | 7,613 | 34.3% | |
| Labour | 4,251 | 19.2% | |
| Valid votes | 22,202 | ||
| Majority | 2,725 | 12.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Leith at the 1918 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 10,338 votes (46.6%).
What was the majority in Leith in 1918?
2,725 votes (12.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leith in 1918?
52.2% of the 42,507 registered electors cast a valid vote (22,202 votes).
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