February 1940 Southampton by-election

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The 1940 Southampton by-election was held on 1 February 1940. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Liberal National MP, Sir Charles Barrie. It was won by the National candidate Sir John Reith. [1]

By-election, February 1940: Southampton
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
National John Reith Unopposed
National gain from National Liberal

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