1878 Worcester by-election
The 1878 Worcester by-election was fought on 28 March 1878. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Alexander Clunes Sheriff. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Derby Allcroft.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | John Derby Allcroft | 2,609 | 54.8 | +9.9 | |
| Liberal | Francis Lycett | 2,155 | 45.2 | -9.9 | |
| Majority | 454 | 9.6 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 4,764 | 75.7 | +3.3 | ||
| Registered electors | 6,290 | ||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +9.9 | |||
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)
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