The 1931 Glasgow St Rollox by-election was held on 7 May 1931 due to the death of the incumbent Labour MP, James Stewart. It was retained by the Labour candidate William Leonard.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Co-op | William Leonard | 10,044 | 45.2 | -16.6 | |
| Unionist | J.A. Kennedy | 8,662 | 39.0 | +2.7 | |
| National (Scotland) | Elma Campbell | 3,521 | 15.8 | New | |
| Majority | 1,382 | 6.2 | -19.2 | ||
| Turnout | 22,227 | 54.1 | -17.9 | ||
| Labour Co-op hold | Swing | -9.6 | |||
References
- ↑ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ↑ The Times, 9 May 1931
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