1915 Glasgow Central by-election
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