1922 Gower by-election

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The 1922 Gower by-election was held on 20 July 1922. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Labour MP, John Williams. It was won by the Labour candidate David Grenfell. [1]

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1922 Gower by-election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour David Rhys Grenfell 13,296 57.5 +2.7
National Liberal D.H. Williams9,84142.5-2.7
Majority3,45515.0+5.4
Turnout 23,13773.0+10.8
Registered electors 31,679
Labour hold Swing +2.7

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References

  1. 1 2 Craig, F. W. S. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (1 ed.). Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. ISBN   0-900178-019. Page 558

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