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The 1931 Fareham by-election was held on 20 February 1931. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, John Davidson.[ citation needed ] It was won by the Conservative candidate Thomas Inskip. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Thomas Inskip | 18,749 | 65.6 | +11.4 | |
| Labour | A.J. Pearson | 6,312 | 22.1 | 0.0 | |
| Liberal | Conyngham P. Cross | 3,517 | 12.3 | −11.4 | |
| Majority | 12,437 | 43.5 | +13.0 | ||
| Turnout | 28,578 | 50.3 | −17.7 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
