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]

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

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