1943 Watford by-election
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]
| 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
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig