1915 Glasgow Central by-election
The Glasgow Central by-election of 1915 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 | 95.2 | ||
| Unionist | Gavin William Ralston | 266 | 4.8 | ||
| Majority | 5,075 | 94.4 | |||
| Turnout | 5,607 | ||||
| Unionist hold | Swing | ||||
References[]
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Whitaker's Almanack, 1920
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- 1915 in Scotland
- 1910s elections in Scotland
- 1915 elections in the United Kingdom
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Glasgow constituencies
- 1910s in Glasgow
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