1876 Liskeard by-election

The 1876 Liskeard by-election was fought on 22 December 1876. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Edward Horsman. It was won by the Liberal candidate Leonard Courtney.[1]

By-Election 22 December 1876: Liskeard
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Leonard Courtney 388 58.00 +8.38
Conservative J.B. Sterling 281 42.00 New
Majority 107 16.00 +15.20
Turnout 669 86.10 +4.35
Registered electors 777
Liberal hold Swing N/A

References

  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs


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