1935 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: 1935 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh Central at the 1935 general election with a majority of 2,953. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,95312.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.5%23,357 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,201
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,612 | 54.0% | −5.3 | |
| Labour | 9,659 | 41.4% | +5.1 | |
| Liberal | 1,086 | 4.7% | +4.7 | |
| Valid votes | 23,357 | |||
| Majority | 2,953 | 12.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1931 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the 1935 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,612 votes (54.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in 1935?
2,953 votes (12.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in 1935?
64.5% of the 36,201 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,357 votes).
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