1939 Stretford by-election
The Stretford by-election of 1939 was held on 8 December 1939. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Anthony Crossley. It was won by the Conservative candidate Ralph Etherton.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Ralph Etherton | 23,408 | 79.8 | +15.4 | |
| Ind. Labour Party | Robert Edwards | 4,424 | 15.1 | New | |
| Communist | Eric Gower | 1,514 | 5.1 | New | |
| Majority | 18,984 | 64.7 | +36.0 | ||
| Turnout | 29,346 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- Unionist Victory at Stretford The Times, 11 December 1939, p. 5
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