1922 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1922 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1922 general election with a majority of 7,435. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,43533.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%22,251 valid votes
- Electorate
- 32,152
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,843 | 66.7% | −8.3 | |
| Liberal | 7,408 | 33.3% | +8.3 | |
| Valid votes | 22,251 | |||
| Majority | 7,435 | 33.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1922 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,843 votes (66.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1922?
7,435 votes (33.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1922?
69.2% of the 32,152 registered electors cast a valid vote (22,251 votes).
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