The 1909 Edinburgh South by-election was held on 4 March 1909. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Arthur Dewar, being appointed Solicitor General for Scotland. It was retained by Dewar. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Arthur Dewar | 8,186 | 54.0 |  9.8 | |
| Conservative | Harold B Cox | 6,965 | 46.0 |  9.8 | |
| Majority | 1,221 | 8.0 | |||
| Turnout | 15,151 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
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