1943 Watford by-election

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The 1943 Watford by-election was held on 23 February 1943. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Dennis Herbert. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Helmore. [1]

1943 Watford by-election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative William Helmore 13,839 53.9 −11.5
Common Wealth Raymond Blackburn 11,83846.1New
Majority 2,0017.8−23.0
Turnout 25,67738.0+25.6
Conservative hold Swing N/A

References

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