1943 Ashford by-election
The 1943 Ashford by-election was held on 10 February 1943. The by-election was held due to the appointment as Chief Justice of India of the incumbent Conservative MP, Patrick Spens. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Percy Smith.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Edward Percy Smith | 9,648 | 69.7 | +10.5 | |
| Common Wealth | Catherine Williamson | 4,192 | 30.3 | New | |
| Majority | 5,456 | 39.4 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 13,840 | 27.7 | -45.9 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig