1922 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1922 general election result
The Liberals won Edinburgh West at the 1922 general election with a majority of 666 (Lib gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 6662.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%24,044 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,899
- Result
- Lib gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 12,355 | 51.4% | +16.9 | |
| Conservative | 11,689 | 48.6% | −2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 24,044 | |||
| Majority | 666 | 2.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1922 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 12,355 votes (51.4%). Result: Lib gain from Con.
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1922?
666 votes (2.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1922?
68.9% of the 34,899 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,044 votes).
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