1940 City of Chester by-election
The 1940 City of Chester by-election was a by-election to the United Kingdom House of Commons for the City of Chester constituency, which occurred following the death of Sir Charles Cayzer. The by-election was unopposed being held by the Conservatives, electing Basil Nield on 7 March 1940.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Basil Nield | Unopposed | N/A | N/A | |
| Conservative hold | |||||
References
- ↑ "Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs". Archived from the original on 10 October 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ Craig, Fred W. S. (1969). British parliamentary election results, 1918-1949. Internet Archive. Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. p. 302. ISBN 978-0-900178-01-6.
Categories:
- 1940 elections in the United Kingdom
- 1940 in England
- 20th century in Cheshire
- History of Chester
- Politics of Chester
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Cheshire constituencies
- Unopposed by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in North West England constituency stubs