1908 Ross by-election
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The 1908 Ross by-election was held on 31 January 1908. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Alan Coulstoun Gardner. It was won by the Liberal Unionist candidate and previous MP for Ross Percy Clive.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Unionist | Percy Clive | 4,947 | 55.7 | +7.5 | |
| Liberal | Frederick Whitley-Thomson | 3,928 | 44.3 | −7.5 | |
| Majority | 1,019 | 11.4 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 8,875 | 84.6 | +1.1 | ||
| Liberal Unionist gain from Liberal | Swing | +7.5 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
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