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Election for the constituency of Edinburgh West on 12 December 2019

An election to the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Edinburgh West, held as part of the general election on 12 December 2019.

Liberal Democrats hold by Christine Jardine with a majority of 3,769 - 6.9% - on a turnout of 75.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JARDINE, Christine LD 21,766 39.9% 5.6%
MASSON, Sarah SNP 17,997 33.0% 4.4%
HUTCHISON, Graham Con 9,283 17.0% -4.9%
BOLTON, Craig Lab 4,460 8.2% -6.7%
GUNN, Elaine Green 1,027 1.9% -

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

An electorate of 72,507, having a valid vote count of 54,533 and an invalid vote count of 124.

Result declared at 04:52 on 13 December 2019.