1904 Harborough by-election

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Philip Stanhope.

The Harborough by-election was a Parliamentary by-election held on 17 June 1904. [1] The constituency returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, elected by the first past the post voting system.

Results

1904 Harborough by-election [2] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Philip Stanhope 7,843 56.2 +1.2
Conservative Charles Harvey Dixon 6,11043.81.2
Majority1,73312.4+2.4
Turnout 13,95382.9+1.0
Registered electors 16,829
Liberal hold Swing +1.2

References

  1. Craig, F.W.S. (1987). Chronology of British Parliamentary By-elections 1833–1987. Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 98.
  2. British Parliamentary Election Results 1885–1918, FWS Craig
  3. The Liberal Year Book, 1907