1898 Wokingham by-election
The 1898 Wokingham by-election was held on 30 March 1898 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir George Russell. It was retained by the Conservative candidate Oliver Young.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Oliver Young | 4,726 | 56.1 | ||
| Liberal | G W Palmer | 3,690 | 43.9 | ||
| Majority | 1,036 | 12.2 | |||
| Turnout | 8,416 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- The Constitutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 139 (163 in web page), Berkshire
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