Chichester by-election, 1958

The Chichester by-election was held on 6 November 1958 when the incumbent Conservative MP Lancelot Joynson-Hicks succeeded to a peerage. It was won by the Conservative candidate, Walter Loveys.[1]

By Election 6 November 1958: Chichester[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Walter Harris Loveys 23,158
Labour W Edgar Simpkins 9,504
Majority 13,654
Turnout 32,662
Conservative hold Swing

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