1883 Ipswich by-election

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The 1883 by-election for Ipswich was held when the sitting Conservative MP Thomas Clement Cobbold died. It was won by the previous Liberal MP for Ipswich, Henry Wyndham West. The unsuccessful conservative candidate was William Thomas Charley.

1883 Ipswich by-election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Henry Wyndham West 3,266 53.7 +3.7
Conservative William Thomas Charley 2,81646.3-3.8
Majority4507.4N/A
Turnout 6,08276.9-5.6 (est)
Registered electors 7,914
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +3.8

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References

  1. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN   978-1-349-02349-3.