1891 Harborough by-election

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A by-election was held in Harborough on 8 May 1891 after the incumbent Conservative MP Thomas Tapling died on 11 April. The seat was won by the Liberal candidate Paddy Logan.

Results

1891 Harborough by-election [1] [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Paddy Logan 5,982 52.1 +7.6
Conservative Gerald Holbech Hardy5,49347.9−7.6
Majority4894.2N/A
Turnout 11,47586.3+3.9
Registered electors 13,291
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +7.6

References

  1. British Parliamentary Election Results 1885–1918, FWS Craig
  2. The Liberal Year Book, 1907