Bournemouth East and Christchurch by-election, 1952

The Bournemouth East and Christchurch by-election of 6 February 1952 was held after Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Brendan Bracken was elevated to the House of Lords. The seat was retained by the Conservatives.[1][2]

Results

Bournemouth East and Christchurch, 1952
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Nigel Nicolson 22,480 61.85 -1.46
Labour R. D. Rees 8,498 23.38 -1.71
Liberal James C. Holland 3,673 10.11 -1.49
Independent S. Kermode 1,693 4.66 N/A
Turnout 36,334
Conservative hold Swing
General Election 1951: Bournemouth East and Christchurch
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Brendan Bracken 29,138 63.31
Labour H.J. Barnes 11,550 25.09
Liberal James C. Holland 5,338 11.6
Majority 17,588 38.21
Turnout 80.84
Conservative hold Swing

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