1943 Ashford by-election

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The 1943 Ashford by-election was held on 10 February 1943. The by-election was held due to the appointment as Chief Justice of India of the incumbent Conservative MP, Patrick Spens. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Percy Smith. [1]

Ashford by-election, 1943 [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Edward Percy Smith 9,648 69.7 +10.5
Common Wealth Catherine Williamson 4,19230.3New
Majority5,45639.4N/A
Turnout 13,84027.7-45.9
Conservative hold Swing

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References

  1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig