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The 1938 Fylde by-election was held on 30 November 1938. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Edward Stanley. It was won by the Conservative candidate Claude Lancaster. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Claude Lancaster | 38,263 | 68.4 | −2.4 | |
| Labour | Mabel Tylecote | 17,648 | 31.6 | +2.4 | |
| Majority | 20,615 | 36.8 | −4.8 | ||
| Turnout | 55,911 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||