1922 Gower by-election

The Gower by-election of 1922 was held on 20 July 1922. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Labour MP, John Williams. It was won by the Labour candidate David Grenfell.[1]

1922 Gower by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labour David Rhys Grenfell 13,296 57.5 +2.7
Coalition Liberal D.H. Williams 9,841 42.5 -2.7
Majority 3,455 15.0 +5.4
Turnout 23,137 73.0 +10.8
Registered electors 31,679
Labour hold Swing +2.7

John Williams

See also

References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. Craig, F. W. S. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (1 ed.). Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. ISBN 0-900178-019. Page 558

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