1878 Maldon by-election

The Maldon by-election of 1878 was fought on 11 December 1878. The byelection was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, George Sandford. It was won by the Liberal candidate George Courtauld.[1]

1878 Maldon by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal George Courtauld 671 55.9 +10.8
Conservative William Abdy 530 44.1 -10.8
Majority 141 11.8 N/A
Turnout 1,201 78.3 +2.7
Registered electors 1,534
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +10.8

References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)


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