Rotherham by-election, 1933
The Rotherham by-election of 1933 was held on 27 February 1933. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, George Herbert. It was won by the Labour candidate William Dobbie.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | William Dobbie | 28,767 | 69.1 | ||
| Conservative | Henry Maxence Cavendish Drummond Wolff | 12,893 | 30.9 | ||
| Majority | 15,874 | 38.2 | |||
| Turnout | 73.5 | ||||
| Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
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