1896 Lichfield by-election

The Lichfield by-election was a Parliamentary by-election held on 26 February 1896.[1] The constituency returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, elected by the first past the post voting system.

Fulford's election in 1895 was voided on petition on 19 December 1895 and a by-election ensued.

H.C. Fulford
General election 1895: Lichfield [2][3][4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Henry Charles Fulford 3,902 50.3 +0.4
Liberal Unionist Leonard Darwin 3,858 49.7 -0.4
Majority 44 0.6 N/A
Turnout 7,760 85.1 +3.7
Liberal gain from Liberal Unionist Swing +0.4
Warner

Result

References
  1. Craig, F.W.S. (1987). Chronology of British Parliamentary By-elections 1833–1987. Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 89.
  2. British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918, FWS Craig
  3. The Liberal Year Book, 1907
  4. Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1901
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