1895 Edinburgh Corporation election
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An Election to the Edinburgh Corporation was held on 5 November 1895, alongside municipal elections across Scotland, and the wider British local elections. Contests took place in 2 of the cities 13 wards, with candidates in the remaining 11 being returned unopposed. The election was relatively quiet, with no particularly important issues being raised.[1]
Aggregate results
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/â | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 1 | 33.21 | 1,110 | ||||||
| Unionist | 1 | 26.69 | 892 | ||||||
| Irish Nationalist | 0 | 25.73 | 860 | ||||||
| Ind. Labour Party | 0 | 14.36 | 480 | ||||||