1937 Kingston-upon-Thames by-election
The 1937 Kingston-upon-Thames by-election was held on 1 July 1937. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Frederick Penny. It was won by the Conservative candidate Percy Royds.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Percy Royds | 19,887 | 66.6 | −0.9 | |
| Labour | George Henry Loman | 9,972 | 33.4 | +12.9 | |
| Majority | 9,915 | 33.2 | −13.8 | ||
| Turnout | 29,859 | 38.1 | −27.4 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ British parliamentary election results 1885-1918, Craig, F. W. S.