1920 Edinburgh South by-election

The 1920 Edinburgh South by-election was held on 9 April 1920. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Coalition Conservative MP, Charles Murray, being appointed Solicitor General for Scotland. It was retained by Murray.[1]

By-election 9 April 1920: Edinburgh South[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
C Unionist Charles Murray 11,176 57.7 −17.3
Liberal Daniel Holmes 8,177 42.3 +17.3
Majority 2,999 15.4 −34.6
Turnout 19,353 59.3 −2.6
Unionist hold Swing -17.3
C indicates candidate endorsed by the coalition government.

References

  1. ↑ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ↑ The Times, 23 April 1920. By-election followed Charles Murray's appointment as Solicitor-General for Scotland
  3. ↑ Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1922


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