Wakefield by-election, 1932
The Wakefield by-election of 1932 was held on 21 April 1932. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, George Brown Hillman. It was won by the Labour candidate Arthur Greenwood.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Arthur Greenwood | 13,586 | 50.6 | ||
| Conservative | A. E. Greaves | 13,242 | 49.4 | ||
| Majority | 344 | ||||
| Turnout | 83.0 | ||||
| Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
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