Liskeard by-election, 1876
The Liskeard by-election of 1876 was fought on 22 December 1876. The byelection 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 | N/A | |
| Majority | 107 | 15.99 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 669 | 86.10 | +4.35 | ||
| Registered electors | 777 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |||
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