1916 Hertford by-election

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The 1916 Hertford by-election was held on 9 March 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir John Rolleston. It was won by the Independent candidate Noel Pemberton Billing. [1]

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Hertford by-election, 1916 [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Noel Pemberton Billing 4,590 56.3 New
Conservative Brodie Henderson 3,55943.7
Majority1,03112.6N/A
Turnout 8,14964.2
Independent gain from Conservative Swing N/A

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References

  1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1918