1926 Kingston upon Hull Central by-election

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The 1926 Kingston upon Hull Central by-election was fought on 29 November 1926 when Joseph Kenworthy changed party allegiance from the Liberal Party to the Labour Party and sought re-election with the change of party allegiance. Kenworthy retained the seat. [1]

1926 Kingston upon Hull Central by-election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Joseph Kenworthy 16,145 52.9 New
Conservative Lancelot Evelyn Gaunt11,46637.6−8.3
Liberal Charles Kerr 2,8859.5−44.6
Majority 4,67915.3N/A
Turnout 30,49682.8+5.7
Labour gain from Liberal Swing

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