1878 Bristol by-election

The 1878 Bristol by-election was fought on 14 December 1878. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, Kirkman Hodgson. It was won by the Liberal candidate Lewis Fry.[1]

By-Election 16 December 1878: Bristol[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Lewis Fry 9,342 54.51 N/A
Conservative Ivor Guest 7,795 45.49 N/A
Majority 1,547 9.02 N/A
Turnout 17,137 68.96 N/A
Registered electors 24,851
Liberal hold Swing N/A
1878 Bristol by-election

December 16, 1878 (1878-12-16)

Constituency of Bristol
Registered24,851
Turnout68.96%
  First party Second party
 
Lib
Candidate Lewis Fry Ivor Guest
Party Liberal Conservative
Popular vote 9,342 7,795
Percentage 54.51% 45.49%

MP before election

Kirkman Hodgson
Liberal

Elected MP

Lewis Fry
Liberal

References

  1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. Craig, F. W. S. (1977). British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (1 ed.). London: Macmillan. p. 68.


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