1899 Edinburgh East by-election

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The Edinburgh East by-election, 1899 was a parliamentary by-election for the House of Commons constituency of Edinburgh East in Edinburgh, Scotland held on 23 June 1899. It was triggered by the death of Liberal MP Robert Wallace.

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Previous election

1895 general election: Edinburgh East [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Robert Wallace 3,499 53.4 5.2
Liberal Unionist Harry G. Younger3,05046.6+5.2
Majority4496.810.4
Turnout 6,54969.47.3
Registered electors 9,437
Liberal hold Swing 5.2

Result

1899 by-election: Edinburgh East [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal George McCrae 4,891 62.3 +8.9
Liberal Unionist Harry G. Younger2,96137.78.9
Majority1,93024.6+17.8
Turnout 7,85273.2+3.8
Registered electors 10,730
Liberal hold Swing +8.9

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References

  1. 1 2 Craig, FWS, ed. (1974). British Parliamentary Election Results: 1885-1918. London: Macmillan Press. ISBN   9781349022984.

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