1941 The Wrekin by-election
1941 The Wrekin by-election was held on 26 September 1941. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Baldwin-Webb. It was won by the Conservative candidate Arthur Colegate.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Arthur Colegate | 9,946 | 53.17 | -4.71 | |
| National | Noel Pemberton Billing | 7,121 | 38.07 | ||
| Independent | Arthur Patrick Kennedy | 1,638 | 8.76 | ||
| Majority | 2,825 | 15.10 | -0.65 | ||
| Turnout | 18,705 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- Craig, F.W.S., ed. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949. Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. p. 453. ISBN 0-900178-01-9.
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