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1931 Glasgow St Rollox by-election

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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]

By-election, May 1931: Glasgow St Rollox[2]
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

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