East Retford by-election, 1876
The East Retford by-election of 1876 was fought on 24 February 1876. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, George Monckton-Arundell. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Beckett-Denison.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | William Beckett-Denison | 3,538 | |||
| Liberal | H F Bristowe | 3,351 | |||
| Majority | 187 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ↑ "East Retford Election". Leamington Spa Courier. 26 February 1876 – via British Newspaper Archive. (Subscription required (help)).
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