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1937 Wandsworth Central by-election

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The Wandsworth Central by-election of 1937 was held on 29 April 1937. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Henry Jackson. It was won by the Labour candidate Harry Nathan.[1]

By-Election 29 April 1937: Wandsworth Central
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Harry Nathan 12,406 51.0 +9.6
Conservative Roland Jennings 11,921 49.0 −9.6
Majority 485 2.0 N/A
Turnout 24,327 63.2 −1.8
Registered electors 38,478
Labour gain from Conservative Swing -9.60

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