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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.

Previous election

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1895 general election: Edinburgh East[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Robert Wallace 3,499 53.4 −5.2
Liberal Unionist Harry G. Younger 3,050 46.6 +5.2
Majority 449 6.8 −10.4
Turnout 6,549 69.4 −7.3
Registered electors 9,437
Liberal hold Swing −5.2

Result

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1899 by-election: Edinburgh East[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal George McCrae 4,891 62.3 +8.9
Liberal Unionist Harry G. Younger 2,961 37.7 −8.9
Majority 1,930 24.6 +17.8
Turnout 7,852 73.2 +3.8
Registered electors 10,730
Liberal hold Swing +8.9

References

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

See also

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