Ashford by-election, 1943

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The Ashford by-election of 1943 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 (UK Parliament constituency) Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom

Ashford is a constituency created in 1885 represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 1997 by Damian Green, a Conservative, who served as First Secretary of State between 11 June and 20 December 2017.

Chief Justice of India presiding officer of the Supreme Court of India

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the head of the judiciary of India and the Supreme Court of India. The CJI also heads their administrative functions.

William Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens, KBE, PC, KC was a British lawyer, judge and Conservative politician. He served as Chief Justice of India from 1943 to 1947.

Ashford by-election, 1943 [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Conservative Edward Percy Smith 9,648 69.7 +10.5
Common Wealth Catherine Williamson 4,192 30.3 n/a
Majority 5,456 39.4
Turnout 27.7 -45.9
Conservative hold Swing

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References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig