1942 Llandaff and Barry by-election
The 1942 Llandaff and Barry by-election was held on 10 June 1942. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Patrick Munro. It was won by the Conservative candidate Cyril Lakin.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Cyril Lakin | 19,408 | 56.9 | +5.7 | |
| Independent Socialist | Kim Mackay | 13,753 | 40.3 | N/A | |
| Independent Welsh Nationalist | Rolle Malcolm Ritson Paton | 975 | 2.9 | N/A | |
| Majority | 5,655 | 16.6 | +14.1 | ||
| Turnout | 34,136 | 41.5 | −35.5 | ||
| Registered electors | 82,232 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (1st ed.). Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. ISBN 0-900178-019. Page 559