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The 1780 British General Election saw Robert Baikie elected to represent Orkney and Shetland on 10 October.
It was the first contest in the Isles in 68 years (1722).
Election Results
Electorate: 27
Turnout: 16 (59.3%)
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Robert Baikie | 11 | 68.7 | |||
Charles Dundas | 5 | 31.3 |