1934 Putney by-election
Appearance
The 1934 Putney by-election 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, his elder brother.[1]
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
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-49