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1943 Watford by-election

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The 1943 Watford by-election was held on 23 February 1943. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Dennis Herbert. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Helmore.[1]

1943 Watford by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative William Helmore 13,839 53.9 −11.5
Common Wealth Raymond Blackburn 11,838 46.1 New
Majority 2,001 7.8 −23.0
Turnout 25,677 38.0 +25.6
Conservative hold Swing N/A

References

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  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig