November 1940 Southampton by-election
# November 1940 Southampton by-election

The 1940 Southampton by-election was held on 27 November 1940. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent National MP, Sir John Reith. It was won by the Liberal National candidate Russell Thomas. This was the last uncontested Parliamentary election to date where it resulted in a gain for the winning party.

