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1915 Glasgow Central by-election

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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]

By-election 15 July 1915: Glasgow Central [2]
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

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  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ Whitaker's Almanack, 1920