Tamworth by-election, 1929

The Tamworth by-election of 1929 was held on 2 December 1929. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir Edward Iliffe. It was won by the Conservative candidate Arthur Steel-Maitland.[1]

Result

Tamworth by-election, 2 December 1929[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Unionist Arthur Steel-Maitland 23,495 64.8 −2.6
Labour George Horwill 12,759 35.2 +2.6
Majority 10,736 29.6 −5.2
Turnout 36,254 60.3 −13.3
Registered electors 60,087
Unionist hold Swing −2.6

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. 492. ISBN 0-900178-01-9.
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