1909 East Denbighshire by-election

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The 1909 East Denbighshire by-election was held on 2 April 1909. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Edward Hemmerde, becoming Recorder of Liverpool. It was retained by Hemmerde. [1]

1909 East Denbighshire by-election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Edward Hemmerde 6,265 63.9 −1.5
Liberal Unionist Foster Cunliffe 3,54436.1+1.5
Majority2,72127.8−3.0
Turnout 9,80984.1+3.2
Registered electors 11,670
Liberal hold Swing

References

  1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN   9780333169032. Page 474