1899 Edinburgh East by-election

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

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

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

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

See also

• Lists of United Kingdom by-elections