1937 Hastings by-election
The 1937 Hastings by-election was held on 24 November 1937. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Eustace Percy. It was won by the Conservative candidate Maurice Hely-Hutchinson.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Maurice Hely-Hutchinson | 18,428 | 62.1 | −6.9 | |
| Labour | W W Wood | 11,244 | 37.9 | +6.9 | |
| Majority | 7,184 | 24.2 | −13.8 | ||
| Turnout | 29,672 | 65.3 | −1.2 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig