1929 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1929 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1929 general election with a majority of 9,692. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,69228.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%34,440 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,794
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,541 | 56.7% | −7.6 | |
| Liberal | 9,849 | 28.6% | −7.0 | |
| Labour | 5,050 | 14.7% | +14.7 | |
| Valid votes | 34,440 | |||
| Majority | 9,692 | 28.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1929 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,541 votes (56.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1929?
9,692 votes (28.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1929?
75.2% of the 45,794 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,440 votes).
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