Watford by-election, 1943
The Watford by-election of 1943 was held on 23 February 1943. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Dennis Herbert. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Helmore.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | William Helmore | 13,839 | 53.9 | -11.5 | |
| Common Wealth | Raymond Blackburn | 11,838 | 46.1 | n/a | |
| Majority | 2,001 | 7.8 | -23.0 | ||
| Turnout | 38.0 | +25.6 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | n/a | |||
References
- ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ↑ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig
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