Taunton by-election, 1956

The 1956 Taunton by-election was held on 14 February 1956. It was held due to the elevation to a hereditary peerage of the Conservative MP, Henry Hopkinson. The seat was retained by the Conservative candidate Edward du Cann.

By-election 14 February 1956: Taunton[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edward Dillon Lott du Cann 19,820
Labour Reginald Alfred Pestell 19,163
Majority 657
Turnout
Conservative hold Swing

References

  1. "1956 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
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