1891 Stowmarket by-election

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The 1891 Stowmarket by-election was held on 5 May 1891 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP Edward Greene. It was gained by the Liberal candidate Sydney Stern.

Stowmarket by-election, 1891 [1] [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Sydney James Stern 4,346 51.3 +5.0
Conservative Edward Walter Greene 4,13248.7-5.0
Majority2142.6N/A
Turnout 8,47874.5+5.8
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +5.0

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References

  1. British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
  2. The Constitutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 153 (177 in web page)