1937 York by-election

The 1937 York by-election was held on 6 May 1937. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Lawrence Lumley. It was won by the Conservative candidate Charles Wood.[1]

York by-election, 1937
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Charles Wood 22,045 55.07 −1.96
Labour John Dugdale 17,986 44.93 +1.96
Majority 4,059 10.14 −3.92
Turnout 40,031
Conservative hold Swing

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