1915 Glasgow Central by-election
Appearance
The 1915 Glasgow Central by-election was held on 16 July 1915. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Charles Dickson, becoming the Lord Justice Clerk. It was won by the Unionist candidate John MacLeod.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unionist | John MacLeod | 5,341 | 95.3 | +41.5 | |
Ind. Unionist | Gavin William Ralston | 266 | 4.7 | New | |
Majority | 5,075 | 90.6 | +83.0 | ||
Turnout | 5,607 | 31.8 | −54.6 | ||
Unionist hold | Swing | N/A |
References
[edit]- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Whitaker's Almanack, 1920