1875 Stroud by-election
The 1875 Stroud by-election was fought on 19 February 1875. The by-election was fought due to the election of the incumbent Liberal MP, Henry Brand being voided on petition. It was won by the Liberal candidate Samuel Marling.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Samuel Marling | 2,783 | 51.9 | +0.2 | |
| Conservative | William Keppel | 2,577 | 48.1 | -0.2 | |
| Majority | 206 | 3.8 | +3.5 | ||
| Turnout | 5,360 | 88.7 | -2.4 | ||
| Registered electors | 6,046 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +0.2 | |||
References
- "Leigh Rayment - Commons". leighrayment.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2008.
- F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)
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