1952 Birmingham Small Heath by-election

The 1952 Birmingham Small Heath by-election was held on 27 November 1952. It was held due to the death of the incumbent Labour MP, Fred Longden. It was won by the Labour candidate William Wheeldon.

By-Election 27 November 1952: Birmingham Small Heath
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Co-op William Wheeldon 19,491 67.0 +3.6
Conservative Edith Pitt 9,614 33.0 +2.1
Majority 9,877 34.0 +1.5
Turnout 29,105 46.6 −30.6
Labour Co-op hold Swing −2.9
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