1924 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1924 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1924 general election with a majority of 7,077. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,07728.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%24,631 valid votes
- Electorate
- 33,447
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,854 | 64.4% | +8.7 | |
| Liberal | 8,777 | 35.6% | −8.7 | |
| Valid votes | 24,631 | |||
| Majority | 7,077 | 28.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1923 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1924 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,854 votes (64.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1924?
7,077 votes (28.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1924?
73.6% of the 33,447 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,631 votes).
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