Southwark by-election, 1880

The Southwark by-election of 1880 was fought on 13 February 1880. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, John Locke. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward George Clarke.[1]

Southwark by-election, 1880[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edward George Clarke 7,683
Liberal A. Dunn 6,830
Independent Labour George Odger 799
Majority
Turnout

References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. Thomas Otte et al, By-Elections in British Politics, 1832-1914, p.120


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