November 1940 Southampton by-election

The 1940 Southampton by-election was held on 27 November 1940. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent National MP, Sir John Reith. It was won by the Liberal National candidate Russell Thomas. ^[1] This was the last uncontested Parliamentary election to date where it resulted in a gain for the winning party. ^[2]

By-election, November 1940: Southampton

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	National Liberal	Russell Thomas	Unopposed
	National Liberal gain from National

References

1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
2. Craig, F.W.S., ed. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 . Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. p.  243. ISBN   0-900178-01-9.