1931 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh Central at the 1931 general election with a majority of 6,727 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,72723.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%29,178 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,306
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,293 | 59.3% | +42.1 | |
| Labour | 10,566 | 36.2% | −22.8 | |
| Communist | 1,319 | 4.5% | +4.5 | |
| Valid votes | 29,178 | |||
| Majority | 6,727 | 23.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,293 votes (59.3%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in 1931?
6,727 votes (23.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in 1931?
74.2% of the 39,306 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,178 votes).
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