The by-election for the British House of Commons constituency of Blackpool North, in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, was held on 13 March 1962. This was the last parliamentary by-election in England to be held on a day other than Thursday.
The result was a hold for the Conservative Party.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Norman Miscampbell | 12,711 | 38.3 | −19.6 | |
| Liberal | Harry Hague | 11,738 | 35.3 | +14.7 | |
| Labour | Shirley Summerskill | 8,776 | 26.4 | +4.8 | |
| Majority | 973 | 3.0 | -33.4 | ||
| Turnout | 33,225 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
See also
References
- ↑ "1962 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 5 February 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
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