1932 New Forest and Christchurch by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The 1932 New Forest and Christchurch by-election was held on 9 February 1932. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Wilfrid Ashley. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Mills.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | John Mills | 23,327 | 82.0 | â1.3 | |
| Ind. Labour Party | C. A. Smith | 5,135 | 18.0 | New | |
| Majority | 18,192 | 64.0 | â2.6 | ||
| Turnout | 28,462 | 48.0 | â23.9 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
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