1878 Truro by-election

The Truro by-election 1878 was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons of the United Kingdom constituency of Truro on 26 September 1878.

Vacancy

The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir Frederick Williams. ^[1]

The result

It was won by the Conservative candidate Arthur Tremayne. ^{[2] [3]}

Truro by-election, 26 September 1878

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	Arthur Tremayne	656	51.8	−8.1
	Liberal	Edward Willyams	611	48.2	+8.1
Majority			45	3.6	−2.7
Turnout			1,267	80.3	0.0
	Conservative hold		Swing	-8.1

References

• Cornwall portal

1. "Funeral of the late Sir Frederick M Williams, Bart., MP". The Cornishman. No. 9. 12 September 1878. p. 6.
2. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
3. "Truro Election". The Cornishman. No. 11. 3 October 1878. p. 7.