1898 Wokingham by-election

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The 1898 Wokingham by-election was held on 30 March 1898 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir George Russell. It was retained by the Conservative candidate Oliver Young.

Wokingham by-election, 1898 [1] Electorate
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Oliver Young 4,726 56.1
Liberal G W Palmer3,69043.9
Majority1,03612.2
Turnout 8,416
Conservative hold Swing

References

  1. The Constitutional Year Book , 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 139 (163 in web page), Berkshire