1924 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: 1924 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Central at the 1924 general election with a majority of 4,731. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,73121.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%22,525 valid votes
- Electorate
- 32,744
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,628 | 60.5% | −7.4 | |
| Conservative | 8,897 | 39.5% | +39.5 | |
| Valid votes | 22,525 | |||
| Majority | 4,731 | 21.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1923 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the 1924 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 13,628 votes (60.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in 1924?
4,731 votes (21.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in 1924?
68.8% of the 32,744 registered electors cast a valid vote (22,525 votes).
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