1907 Aberdeen South by-election

The 1907 Aberdeen South by-election was held on 20 February 1907. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, James Bryce, being appointed British Ambassador to the United States. It was won by the Liberal candidate George Esslemont.

1907 Aberdeen South by-election
20 February 1907
 
Candidate Esslemont McNeill Bramley
Party Liberal Conservative Ind. Labour Party
Popular vote 3,779 3,412 1,740
Percentage 42.3% 38.2% 19.5%
MP before election

James Bryce
Liberal

 Subsequent MP

George Esslemont
Liberal

Fred Bramley, who stood for the "Aberdeen Labour Representation Committee", was not officially endorsed by the Labour Party or the Scottish Workers' Representation Committee.

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