1865 United Kingdom general election in Ireland

The 1865 United Kingdom general election in Ireland took place in July 1865. It was the first election contested by the new Liberal Party. In Ireland, the Liberals led by Palmerston increased by 8 seats.

11–24 July 1865 (1865-07-11 – 1865-07-24)
103 of the 658 seats to the House of Commons
  First party Second party
 
Leader Viscount Palmerston Earl of Derby
Party Liberal Conservative
Leader since 6 February 1855 July 1846
Leader's seat Tiverton House of Lords
Seats before 50 53
Seats won 58 45
Seat change 8 8
Popular vote 51,532 41,497
Percentage 55.6% 44.4%
Swing 5.5% 5.5%
Results of the 1865 election in Ireland

Not included in the results is the University of Dublin constituency, which returned two Conservatives to parliament.

Results
Party Candidates Unopposed Seats Seats change Votes % % Change
  Liberal 83 28 58 8 51,532 55.6 5.5
  Irish Conservative 59 27 45 8 41,497 44.4 5.5
Total 142 55 103 — 93,029 100


Popular vote
Liberal
 
 55.39%
Irish Conservative
 
 44.61%
Parliamentary seats
Liberal
 
 56.31%
Irish Conservative
 
 43.69%

See also


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