York by-election, 1937
The York by-election of 1937 was held on 6 May 1937. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Lawrence Lumley. It was won by the Conservative candidate Charles Wood.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Charles Ingram Courtenay Wood | 22,045 | 55.07 | -1.96 | |
| Labour | John Dugdale | 17,986 | 44.93 | +1.96 | |
| Majority | 4,059 | 10.14 | -3.92 | ||
| Turnout | 40,031 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
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