2015 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 2015 general election result
Michelle Thomson (Scottish National Party) won Edinburgh West at the 2015 general election with a majority of 3,210 (SNP gain from LD). Full result for every candidate, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Michelle ThomsonScottish National Party
- Majority
- 3,2105.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%54,858 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,717
- Result
- SNP gain from LD
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Thomson Elected | Scottish National Party | 21,378 | 39.0% | +25.8 | |
| Mike Crockart sitting MP | Liberal Democrats | 18,168 | 33.1% | −2.8 | |
| Lindsay Paterson | Conservative | 6,732 | 12.3% | −10.9 | |
| Cammy Day | Labour | 6,425 | 11.7% | −16.0 | |
| Pat Black | Green Scottish Green Party | 1,140 | 2.1% | +2.1 | |
| Otto Inglis | UK Independence Party | 1,015 | 1.9% | +1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 54,858 | ||||
| Majority | 3,210 | 5.9% | |||
Change compared with the 2010 general election (same boundaries).
Declared 8 May 2015, 05:10.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 2015 general election?
Michelle Thomson (Scottish National Party) won with 21,378 votes (39.0%). Result: SNP gain from LD.
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 2015?
3,210 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats candidate, Mike Crockart.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 2015?
76.5% of the 71,717 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,858 votes).
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