1938 Farnworth by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The 1938 Farnworth by-election was held on 27 January 1938. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Labour MP, Guy Rowson. It was won by the Labour candidate George Tomlinson.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | George Tomlinson | 24,298 | 59.1 | +7.4 | |
| Conservative | Herbert F. Ryan | 16,835 | 40.9 | +1.4 | |
| Majority | 7,463 | 18.2 | +6.0 | ||
| Turnout | 41,133 | 77.9 | â4.5 | ||
| Labour hold | Swing | +3.0 | |||
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