1938 Ipswich by-election

The 1938 Ipswich by-election was held when the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir John Ganzoni, was elevated to the peerage. The Labour Party gained the seat from the Conservatives.[1]

Ipswich by-election, 1938[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Richard Stokes 27,604 53.0 +10.3
Conservative Henry Willink 24,443 47.0 −10.3
Majority 3,161 6.0 N/A
Turnout 52,047
Labour gain from Conservative Swing


References

  1. 1 2 "English by-election". Northern Star. Lismore, New South Wales. 18 February 1938. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
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