1894 Brigg by-election
The Brigg by-election of 1894 was held on 7 December 1894. The by-election was held due to the appointment of the incumbent Liberal MP, Samuel Danks Waddy as recorder of Sheffield. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Maunsell Richardson.[1]
Votes
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | John Maunsell Richardson | 4,377 | 50.4 | +2.9 | |
| Liberal | Harold James Reckitt | 4,300 | 49.6 | −2.9 | |
| Majority | 77 | 0.9 | −4.1 | ||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +5.9 | |||
References
- "House of Commons".
- The Constitutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 148 (172 in web page)
- "The Brigg Election". The Daily News. 10 December 1894. p. 3.
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