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UK Parliamentary by-election

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.

Ashford by-election, 1943
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edward Percy Smith 9,648 69.7 +10.5
Common Wealth Catherine Williamson 4,192 30.3 New
Majority 5,456 39.4 N/A
Turnout 13,840 27.7 −45.9
Conservative hold Swing

References

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