1922 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East: 1922 general election result
The Liberals won Edinburgh East at the 1922 general election with a majority of 3,463. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3,46319.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.0%17,639 valid votes
- Electorate
- 26,724
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 10,551 | 59.8% | −2.4 | |
| National Liberal | 7,088 | 40.2% | +40.2 | |
| Valid votes | 17,639 | |||
| Majority | 3,463 | 19.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East at the 1922 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 10,551 votes (59.8%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh East in 1922?
3,463 votes (19.6% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East in 1922?
66.0% of the 26,724 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,639 votes).
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