Wigan by-election, 1942

The Wigan by-election of 11 March 1942 was held after the death of the incumbent Labour MP, John Parkinson.

The by-election was only contested by one candidate, William Foster, who retained the seat for Labour unopposed.[1]

Result of the by-election

Wigan by-election, 1942
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labour William Foster Unopposed
Labour hold

Result of the previous General Election

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General Election 1935: Wigan
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labour John Parkinson 27,950 61.3 Increase 10.2
Conservative Robert Grant-Ferris 17,646 38.7 Decrease 10.2
Majority 10,304 22.6 Increase 20.4
Turnout 45,596 81.7 Decrease 2.5
Labour hold Swing Increase 10.2

References

  1. ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm


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