1876 Liskeard by-election

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The 1876 Liskeard by-election was fought on 22 December 1876. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Edward Horsman. It was won by the Liberal candidate Leonard Courtney. [1]

By-Election 22 December 1876: Liskeard
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Leonard Courtney 388 58.00 +8.38
Conservative J.B. Sterling28142.00New
Majority10716.00+15.20
Turnout 66986.10+4.35
Registered electors 777
Liberal hold Swing N/A

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