1931 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh North: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh North at the 1931 general election with a majority of 17,590. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,59050.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%35,132 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,234
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,361 | 75.0% | +35.3 | |
| Labour | 8,771 | 25.0% | −7.2 | |
| Valid votes | 35,132 | |||
| Majority | 17,590 | 50.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh North at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,361 votes (75.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh North in 1931?
17,590 votes (50.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh North in 1931?
74.4% of the 47,234 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,132 votes).
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