1871 Dover by-election

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The 1871 Dover by-election was held on 25 November 1871. The byelection was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, George Jessel, becoming Solicitor General for England and Wales. It was retained by Jessel with a reduced majority [1] There was a riot following the result. [2]

Dover by-election, 1871 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal George Jessel 1,231 51.8
Conservative Mr. Barnett1,14348.2
Majority883.6
Turnout 2.374
Liberal hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ By-Elections in British Politics, 1832-1914
  2. ↑ "Dover Election" . Glasgow Herald. 27 November 1871. Retrieved 6 October 2016– via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ↑ "Dover Election" . Glasgow Herald. 27 November 1871. Retrieved 6 October 2016– via British Newspaper Archive.


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