1895 Edinburgh Corporation election

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An Election to the Edinburgh Corporation was held on 5 November 1895, alongside municipal elections across Scotland, and the wider British local elections. Contests took place in 2 of the cities 13 wards, with candidates in the remaining 11 being returned unopposed. The election was relatively quiet, with no particularly important issues being raised. [1]

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Aggregate results

Edinburgh Corporation election, 1895 [1]
(Contested seats)
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Liberal 133.211,110
  Unionist 126.69892
  Irish Nationalist 025.73860
  Ind. Labour Party 014.36480

Ward Results

St. Leonard's
Spoiled votes: 11 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Councillor John Jamieson1,110
Ind. Labour Party William Gall480
Majority630
Turnout 1,590
Liberal hold Swing
St. Giles
1 seat
Spoiled votes: 7 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Unionist Robert Menzies892
Irish Nationalist P. Cavanagh860
Majority32
Turnout 1,752
Unionist hold Swing

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "The Municipal Elections: Edinburgh". The Glasgow Herald. 6 November 1895. p. 8.