United Kingdom general election, 1837
United Kingdom general election, 1837
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1835 ←
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24 July–18 August 1837
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The 1837 United Kingdom general election saw Robert Peel's Conservatives close further on the position of the Whigs, who won their fourth election of the decade.
The election produced the first parliament after the death of William IV and the first of Victoria's reign.
Results
| United Kingdom General Election 1837 |
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Candidates |
Votes |
| Party |
Standing |
Elected |
Gained |
Unseated |
Net |
% of total |
% |
No. |
Net % |
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Whig |
510 |
344 |
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- 41 |
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51.7 |
418,331 |
- 5.5 |
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Conservative |
484 |
314 |
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+ 41 |
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48.3 |
379,694 |
+ 5.5 |
Total votes cast: 798,025
References