1875 Whitehaven by-election

The 1875 Whitehaven by-election was fought on 16 December 1875. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, George Cavendish-Bentinck, becoming Judge Advocate General. It was retained by the incumbent.

By-election, 18 Dec 1875: Whitehaven[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative George Cavendish-Bentinck 1,503 82.8 N/A
Liberal Charles Thompson[2] 313 17.2 New
Majority 1,190 65.6 N/A
Turnout 1,816 69.9 N/A
Registered electors 2,599
Conservative hold Swing N/A


References

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  1. ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 330. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
  2. ^ "Whitehaven". London Evening Standard. 14 December 1875. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 23 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.


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