- Chichester by-election, 1969
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The Chichester by-election of 22 May 1969 was held following the death of Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Walter Loveys. The seat was retained by the Conservatives.[1][2]
Results
Chichester, 1969 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Conservative Christopher Chataway 31,966 74.16 +17.00 Liberal Denys Kinsella 5,879 13.64 -4.07 Labour John White 5,257 12.20 -12.93 Turnout 43,102 Conservative hold Swing General Election 1966: Chichester Party Candidate Votes % ±% Conservative Walter Loveys 31,358 57.16 Labour DJ Burnett 13,784 25.13 Liberal PJ Collins 9,714 17.71 Majority 17,574 32.04 Turnout 54,856 73.19 Conservative hold Swing References
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