1875 Whitehaven by-election

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The 1875 Whitehaven by-election was fought on 16 December 1875. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, George Cavendish-Bentinck, becoming Judge Advocate General. It was retained by the incumbent.

By-election, 18 Dec 1875: Whitehaven [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative George Cavendish-Bentinck 1,503 82.8 N/A
Liberal Charles Thompson [2] 31317.2New
Majority 1,19065.6N/A
Turnout 1,81669.9N/A
Registered electors 2,599
Conservative hold Swing N/A

References

  1. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 330. ISBN   978-1-349-02349-3.
  2. "Whitehaven" . London Evening Standard . 14 December 1875. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 23 January 2018 via British Newspaper Archive.