1939_Birmingham_Aston_by-election

1939 Birmingham Aston by-election

1939 Birmingham Aston by-election

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The 1939 Birmingham Aston by-election was a parliamentary by-election held on 17 May 1939 for the British House of Commons constituency of Birmingham Aston.

Background

Arthur Hope, who served as Birmingham Aston's Member of Parliament since 1931, gave up his seat after being appointed Governor of Madras in 1939.[1] He assumed office as governor in March 1940.[2]

Previous result

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Candidates

Result

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Aftermath

Kellett sat until killed on active service in 1943. The Conservatives also held the ensuing by-election.

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References

  1. "Next Governor of Madras: Appointment of Captain Hope". The Herald. Glasgow. 25 March 1939.
  2. "Dr. Samuel Segal, Labor Zionist, Named a Life Peer in England". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  • British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, compiled and edited by F.W.S. Craig (The Macmillan Press 1979)

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