1875 Stroud by-election
The Stroud by-election of 1875 was fought on 19 February 1875. The byelection was fought due to the election of the incumbent Liberal MP, Henry Brand being voided on petition. It was won by the Liberal candidate Samuel Marling.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Samuel Marling | 2,783 | 51.9 | +0.2 | |
| Conservative | William Keppel | 2,577 | 48.1 | -0.2 | |
| Majority | 206 | 3.8 | +3.5 | ||
| Turnout | 5,360 | 88.7 | -2.4 | ||
| Registered electors | 6,046 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +0.2 | |||
References
- "Leigh Rayment - Commons". leighrayment.com.
- F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)
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