1936 Llanelli by-election
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The 1936 Llanelli by-election was held on 26 March 1936. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Labour MP, John Henry Williams. It was won by the Labour candidate Jim Griffiths.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Jim Griffiths | 32,188 | 66.8 | N/A | |
| National Liberal | William Albert Jenkins | 15,967 | 33.3 | N/A | |
| Majority | 16,221 | 33.5 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 48,155 | 68.4 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 70,380 | ||||
| Labour hold | Swing | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ House of Commons[usurped]. LeighRayment.com. Leigh Rayment, 2016-01-22.
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (1 ed.). Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. ISBN 0-900178-019. Page 552
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