1943 Watford by-election

The Watford by-election of 1943 was held on 23 February 1943. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Dennis Herbert. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Helmore.[1]

Watford by-election, 1943[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative William Helmore 13,839 53.9 -11.5
Common Wealth Raymond Blackburn 11,838 46.1 n/a
Majority 2,001 7.8 -23.0
Turnout 38.0 +25.6
Conservative hold Swing n/a

References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig


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