Scottish National Party candidate · stood 2024
Simita Kumar.
Stood for Scottish National Party in Edinburgh South at the 2024 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 2nd of 10 with 7,725 votes (16.5%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Murray✓ elected | Lab | 24,976 | 53.3% |
| Simita Kumar | SNP | 7,725 | 16.5% |
| Jo Phillips | — | 4,270 | 9.1% |
| Christopher Cowdy | Con | 4,001 | 8.5% |
| Andy Williamson | LD | 2,746 | 5.9% |
| Cameron Rose | Ref | 1,845 | 3.9% |
| Alex Martin | Ind | 466 | 1.0% |
| Lynne Lyon | Alba | 454 | 1.0% |
| Phil Holden | — | 267 | 0.6% |
| Mark Rowbotham | Ind | 76 | 0.2% |
Majority 17,251 · 46,826 votes cast.
The seat now
Edinburgh South is represented by Ian Murray (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Edinburgh South →
Scottish National Party in 2024
Simita Kumar was one of 57 Scottish National Party candidates at the 2024 General Election — 9 won their seats, 48 did not. See the Scottish National Party →