The 1918 Ross by-election was held on 4 May 1918. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Percy Clive, being killed in action in the First World War. It was won by the Conservative candidate Charles Pulley.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unionist | Charles Pulley | 3,260 | 64.6 | ||
| National Farmers Union | T. Percy Preece | 1,784 | 35.4 | New | |
| Majority | 1,476 | 29.2 | |||
| Turnout | 5,044 | 44.2 | |||
| Unionist hold | Swing | -1.4 | |||
References
- ↑ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ↑ F. W. S. Craig, British parliamentary election results 1885-1918
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