1940 City of Chester by-election
The 1940 City of Chester by-election was a by-election to the United Kingdom House of Commons for the City of Chester constituency, which occurred following the death of Sir Charles Cayzer. The by-election was unopposed being held by the Conservatives, electing Basil Nield on 7 March 1940.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Basil Nield | Unopposed | N/A | N/A | |
| Conservative hold | |||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Craig, Fred W. S. (1969). British parliamentary election results, 1918-1949. Internet Archive. Glasgow : Political Reference Publications. p. 302. ISBN 978-0-900178-01-6.
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