Wellingborough by-election, 1969

The Wellingborough by-election of 4 December 1969 was held following the death of Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Harry Howarth earlier that year. The seat was won by the Conservative Party.

Results

Wellingborough, 1969[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative Peter Fry 22,548 54.37 +6.74
Labour John Mann 16,499 39.79 -12.58
Independent Michael Coney 2,421 5.84
Majority 6,049 14.58
Turnout 41,468
Conservative gain from Labour Swing
General Election 1966: Wellingborough[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labour Harry Howarth 24,705 52.37
Conservative JL Leatham 22,472 47.63
Majority 2,233 4.73
Turnout 47,177 86.46
Labour hold Swing

References

  1. "1969 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  2. Result from previous election


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