Local elections 2 Nov 1920
Local elections 2 Nov 1920 was held on 2 November 1920. 10 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 1 councils, from 25 candidates. Unknown / not stated won 7 and Progressives (Scotland) won 3.
- Date
- 2 November 1920
- Seats filled
- 10
- Candidates
- 25
- Councils
- 1
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown / not stated | 12 | 7 | 12,279 | 38.1% |
| Progressives (Scotland) | 4 | 3 | 12,586 | 39.1% |
| The Labour Party | 6 | 0 | 7,092 | 22.0% |
| B.S.I.S.L.P. | 3 | 0 | 268 | 0.8% |
| Area | Elected | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canongate | J. M. Charles Mannor | Unknown | 1,566 |
| Colinton | A. Robert Speirs | Unknown | 944 |
| Colinton | R. Joe Milne | Unknown | 707 |
| Colinton | John McCormack | Unknown | 566 |
| Haymarket | B. Thomas Whitson | Unknown | 2,083 |
| South Leith | W.F. Harris | Progressives (Scotland) | 4,140 |
| South Leith | J.P. Goalen | Progressives (Scotland) | 3,805 |
| South Leith | L.S. Gumley | Progressives (Scotland) | 3,324 |
| St Andrews | J. D. Philips Smith | Unknown | 1,327 |
| St. Bernards | T. W. Nelson | Unknown | 1,664 |
