East Grinstead by-election, 1936
The East Grinstead by-election of 1936 was held on 23 July 1936. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Henry Cautley. It was won by the Conservative candidate Ralph Clarke.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Ralph Stephenson Clarke | 22,207 | 79.6 | +1.2 | |
| Labour | Albert Edward Millett | 5,708 | 20.4 | -1.2 | |
| Majority | 16,499 | 59.2 | +2.4 | ||
| Turnout | 45.5 | -15.7 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | +1.2 | |||
References
- ↑ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig
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