References
- ↑ "Decisive Government Victory". The Cornishman. No. 28. 23 January 1879. p. 3.
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The 1879 North Norfolk by-election was fought on 21 January 1879. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Duff. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Birkbeck.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Edward Birkbeck | 2,742 | 54.9 | N/A | |
| Liberal | Thomas Buxton | 2,252 | 45.1 | N/A | |
| Majority | 490 | 9.8 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 4,994 | 77.1 | N/A | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
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