Mitcham by-election, 1923

The Mitcham by-election of 1923 was held on 3 March 1923. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Richard Meller. It was won by the Labour candidate James Chuter Ede.[1]

Result

By-election 1923: Mitcham[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labour James Chuter Ede 8,029 38.0 N/A
Unionist Arthur Griffith-Boscawen 7,196 34.1 −30.9
Liberal Ernest Brown 3,214 15.2 −19.8
Independent J.T. Catterall 2,684 12.7 N/A
Majority 833 3.9 N/A
Turnout 21,123 66.2 +13.5
Registered electors 31,927
Labour gain from Unionist Swing N/A

References

  1. ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. ↑ Craig, F.W.S., ed. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949. Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. p. 478. ISBN 0-900178-01-9.


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