Argyll by-election, 1940

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The Argyll by-election of 1940 was held on 10 April 1940. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Frederick Macquisten. It was won by the Conservative candidate Duncan McCallum.[1]

By-election 1940: Argyllshire [2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Unionist Maj Duncan McCallum 12,317 62.8 +9.2
SNP William Power 7,308 37.2 N/A
Majority 5,009 25.5
Turnout 19,625
Unionist hold Swing

References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. Whitaker's Almanack, 1944

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