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The 1868 Wareham by-election was fought on 23 December 1868. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent MP of the Liberal Party, John Calcraft. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Erle-Drax. [1]
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The 1868 Wareham by-election was fought on 23 December 1868. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent MP of the Liberal Party, John Calcraft. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Erle-Drax. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | John Erle-Drax | 374 | 55.1 | +1.0 | |
| Liberal | W. M. Calcraft | 305 | 44.9 | −1.0 | |
| Majority | 69 | 10.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 679 | 76.0 | −0.4 | ||
| Registered electors | 894 | ||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +1.1 | |||
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