1897 Romford by-election
The 1897 Romford by-election was held on 1 February 1897 after the retirement of the incumbent Conservative MP Alfred Money Wigram. The seat was retained by the Conservative Party candidate Louis Sinclair.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Louis Sinclair | 8,156 | 50.4 | -5.8 | |
| Liberal | Herbert Raphael | 8,031 | 49.6 | +5.8 | |
| Majority | 125 | 0.8 | -11.6 | ||
| Turnout | 16,187 | 69.0 | -1.7 | ||
| Registered electors | 23,475 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -5.8 | |||
References
- The Constitutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 144 (168 in web page), Essex
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