1943 Ashford by-election

UK Parliamentary by-election

The 1943 Ashford by-election was held on 10 February 1943. The by-election was held due to the appointment as Chief Justice of India of the incumbent Conservative MP, Patrick Spens. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Percy Smith.[1]

Ashford by-election, 1943 [2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edward Percy Smith 9,648 69.7 +10.5
Common Wealth Catherine Williamson 4,192 30.3 New
Majority 5,456 39.4 N/A
Turnout 13,840 27.7 −45.9
Conservative hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig
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