1938 Ipswich by-election

The 1938 Ipswich by-election was held when the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir John Ganzoni, was elevated to the peerage. The Labour Party gained the seat from the Conservatives.

Ipswich by-election, 1938
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Richard Stokes 27,604 53.0 +10.3
Conservative Henry Willink 24,443 47.0 −10.3
Majority 3,161 6.0 N/A
Turnout 52,047
Labour gain from Conservative Swing


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