February 1880 Liverpool by-election

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The February 1880 Liverpool by-election was fought on 6 February 1880. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, John Torr. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Whitley. [1]

Liverpool by-election, February 1880
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Edward Whitley 26,106 52.2 −1.2
Liberal Lord Ramsay 23,88547.8+4.4
Majority2,2214.4+0.3
Turnout 49,99178.2+7.8
Registered electors 63,946
Conservative hold Swing -2.8

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