The 1869 Liskeard by-election was fought on 11 May 1869. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent MP of the Liberal Party, Sir Arthur Buller. It was won by a Liberal candidate Edward Horsman, who was opposed by a more advanced Liberal, Francis Lycett, due to Horsman's perceived moderation.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | Rt Hon. Edward Horsman | 368 | 56.36 | N/A | |
Liberal | Sir Francis Lycett | 285 | 43.64 | N/A | |
Majority | 83 | 12.72 | N/A | ||
Turnout | 653 | 74.12 | N/A | ||
Registered electors | 881 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |||
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