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
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	Edward Dillon Lott du Cann	19,820
	Labour	Reginald Alfred Pestell	19,163
Majority			657
Turnout
	Conservative hold		Swing

References

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