Lothian East — UK General Election Results
Lothian East was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 13,265 votes over SNP. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Lothian East under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Douglas Alexander (Labour) | 23,555 | 49.0% | Lyn Jardine (SNP) | 13,265 (27.6 pts) | 63.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Alexander | Labour | 23,555 | 49.0% | Yes |
| Lyn Jardine | SNP | 10,290 | 21.4% | No |
| Scott Hamilton | Conservative | 5,535 | 11.5% | No |
| Robert Davies | Reform UK | 3,039 | 6.3% | No |
| Duncan Dunlop | Liberal Democrat | 2,649 | 5.5% | No |
| Shona McIntosh | Green | 2,477 | 5.1% | No |
| George Kerevan | Alba Party | 557 | 1.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Lothian East has been contested at 1 general election on record (2024). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Lothian East in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Lothian East in 2024 with 23,555 votes (49.0%), a majority of 13,265 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Lothian East since 2024?
Since 2024, Lothian East has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Lothian East?
The closest result on record for Lothian East was 2024, when Labour beat SNP by just 13,265 votes (27.6 percentage points).