August 1880 Liverpool by-election
The August 1880 Liverpool by-election was held on 6 August 1880 after the incumbent Liberal MP, John Ramsay became the Earl of Dalhousie and could no longer sit in the House of Commons. The seat was gained by the Conservative candidate Lord Claud Hamilton.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Lord Claud John Hamilton | 21,019 | 52.4 | ||
| Liberal | Samuel Plimsoll | 19,118 | 47.6 | ||
| Majority | 1,901 | 4.8 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 40,137 | 62.8 | |||
| Registered electors | 63,946 | ||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | ||||
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 October 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
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