A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Wigan was held on 23 September 1999 following the death of incumbent Labour Party MP Roger Stott. Neil Turner, who had been a local Labour councillor for 27 years, held the seat for the party.
The by-election was contested by nine candidates in total. The Conservatives chose Tom Peet, who was an active Trade Unionist and had worked at a nearby coal mine.
The result was a win for the Labour Party, with Turner gaining 59.6% of the vote, in spite of a 5% swing to the Conservative Party.
Result of the by-election
Result of the previous general election
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