1949 Bradford South by-election

A by-election for the constituency of Bradford South in the United Kingdom House of Commons was held on 8 December 1949, caused by the death of the incumbent Labour MP Meredith Titterington on 28 October of that year. The result was a hold for the Labour Party, with their candidate George Craddock winning with a majority of 4,022 and 51.3% of the vote.

Bradford South in 1949

This was the final parliamentary by-election to be held during the 1945-1950 Parliament.

Result
Bradford South by-election, 1949[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour George Craddock 23,335 51.3
National Liberal John Lightfoot Windle 19,313 42.4
Independent Liberal Colin James Canning 2,882 6.3
Majority 4,022 8.9
Turnout 45,530
Labour hold Swing

References
  1. "1949 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 25 October 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2015.

See also
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