1936 Preston by-election
The 1936 Preston by-election was a
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The Conservative candidate, Edward Cobb, held the seat for his party.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Edward Cobb | 32,575 | 48.8 | -4.8 | |
| Labour | Frank Bowles | 30,970 | 46.4 | 0.0 | |
Independent
|
F. White | 3,221 | 4.8 | New | |
| Majority | 1,605 | 2.4 | -1.0 | ||
| Turnout | 63,746 | 79.0 | −2.9 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
See also
- Preston (UK Parliament constituency)
- Preston, Lancashire
- 1903 Preston by-election
- 1915 Preston by-election
- 1929 Preston by-election
- 1940 Preston by-election
- 1946 Preston by-election
- 2000 Preston by-election
- List of United Kingdom by-elections