1943 Birmingham Aston by-election
The Birmingham Aston by-election of 1943 was held on 9 June 1943. The byelection was held due to the death during World War II of the incumbent Conservative MP, Edward Kellett. It was won by the Conservative candidate Redvers Prior.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Redvers Prior | 6,316 | 72.4 | ||
| Common Wealth | G Hall | 1,886 | 21.6 | New | |
| Independent | S H Davis | 515 | 6.0 | ||
| Majority | 4,430 | 50.8 | |||
| Turnout | 8,717 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "House of Commons". Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- "Birmingham Daily Post". Birmingham Daily Post. 11 June 1943 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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