1934 Putney by-election

The Putney by-election of 1934 was held on 28 November 1934. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Samuel Samuel. It was won by the Conservative candidate Marcus Samuel.[1]

1934 Putney by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative Marcus Samuel 15,599 54.7 -26.9
Labour Edith Summerskill 12,936 45.3 +26.9
Majority 2,663 9.4 -53.8
Turnout 28,535 57.5 -8.8
Registered electors 49,642
Conservative hold Swing -26.9

References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-49


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