The 1898 Launceston by-election was held on 3 August 1898. It was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP Thomas Owen. It was retained by the Liberal candidate Sir John Fletcher Moulton.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | John Fletcher Moulton | 3,951 | 58.0 | +3.0 | |
Liberal Unionist | Sir Frederick Wills | 2,863 | 42.0 | -3.0 | |
Majority | 1,088 | 16.0 | +6.0 | ||
Turnout | 6,814 | 71.7 | +1.6 | ||
Liberal hold | Swing | +3.0 |
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