1922 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: 1922 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Central at the 1922 general election with a majority of 3,505. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,50515.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%22,247 valid votes
- Electorate
- 30,970
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,876 | 57.9% | +6.6 | |
| National Liberal | 9,371 | 42.1% | +42.1 | |
| Valid votes | 22,247 | |||
| Majority | 3,505 | 15.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the 1922 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,876 votes (57.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in 1922?
3,505 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in 1922?
71.8% of the 30,970 registered electors cast a valid vote (22,247 votes).
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