1880 Southwark by-election

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The 1880 Southwark by-election was fought on 13 February 1880. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, John Locke. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Clarke. [1]

Southwark by-election, 1880 [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Edward Clarke 7,683 50.2
Liberal A. Dunn6,83044.6
Independent George Shipton 7995.2
Majority8535.6N/A
Turnout 15312
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing

[3]

The 21st parliament was dissolved some weeks later and a general election was held. Clarke was defeated and the seat was gained by the Liberal candidate Arthur Cohen.

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References

  1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. Thomas Otte et al, By-Elections in British Politics, 1832–1914, p. 120.
  3. "Southwark Election". The Cornishman. No. 84. 19 February 1880. p. 6.