1949 Bradford South by-election
# 1949 Bradford South by-election

A by-election for the constituency of Bradford South in the United Kingdom House of Commons was held on 8 December 1949, caused by the death of the incumbent Labour MP Meredith Titterington on 28 October of that year. The result was a hold for the Labour Party, with their candidate George Craddock winning with a majority of 4,022 and 51.3% of the vote.

This was the final parliamentary by-election to be held during the 1945-1950 Parliament.

## Result

Bradford South by-election, 1949 :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Labour | George Craddock | 23,335 | 51.3 |
| | National Liberal | John Lightfoot Windle | 19,313 | 42.4 |
| | Independent Liberal | Colin James Canning | 2,882 | 6.3 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 4,022 | 8.9 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 45,530 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | |
