Rutherglen by-election, 1931
The Rutherglen by-election of 1931 was held on 21 May 1931. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Labour MP, William Wright. It was won by the Labour candidate David Hardie.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | David Hardie | 16,736 | 51.4 | −0.8 | |
| Unionist | Herbert Moss | 15,853 | 48.6 | +12.1 | |
| Majority | 883 | 2.8 | −12.9 | ||
| Turnout | 32,589 | 69.6 | −6.1 | ||
| Registered electors | 46,804 | ||||
| Labour hold | Swing | −5.7 | |||
References
- ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ↑ The Times, 23 May 1931
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