1888 Gower by-election

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The 1888 Gower by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the British House of Commons constituency of Gower in South Wales on 27 March 1888.

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Vacancy

The vacancy resulted from the death of the sitting member, Frank Ash Yeo, who had held the seat since it was formed in 1885.

Result

David Randell was elected by a small majority, defeating the Conservative landowner, John Dillwyn-Llewellyn.

1888 Gower by-election [1] [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal David Randell 3,964 54.1 N/A
Conservative John Dillwyn-Llewelyn 3,35845.9N/A
Majority 6068.2N/A
Turnout 7,32267.2N/A
Registered electors 10,896
Liberal hold Swing N/A

References

  1. ↑ The Liberal Year Book, 1907
  2. ↑ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN   9780333169032. Page 478

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