1899 Edinburgh East by-election

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The 1899 Edinburgh East by-election was a parliamentary by-election for the UK 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. The seat was held by the Liberal Party.

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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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