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The seat was held for the Liberals by William Dunn, a Paisley born, self-made, merchant banker.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | William Dunn | 4,145 | 59.6 | +4.5 | |
| Conservative | Robert Mure McKerrell | 2,807 | 40.4 | -4.5 | |
| Majority | 1,338 | 19.2 | +9.0 | ||
| Turnout | 6,952 | 85.8 | +4.1 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +4.5 | |||
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