1954 Sutton and Cheam by-election
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The 1954 Sutton and Cheam by-election was held on 4 November 1954 due to the resignation of the Conservative MP Sydney Marshall. The seat was retained by the Conservative candidate Richard Sharples.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Richard Sharples | 21,930 | 66.55 | +3.78 | |
| Labour | N. T. Poulter | 11,023 | 33.45 | −3.78 | |
| Majority | 10,907 | 33.10 | +7.57 | ||
| Turnout | 32,953 | 55.60 | −26.08 | ||
| Registered electors | 59,292 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
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