1887 Ilkeston by-election
The 1887 Ilkeston by-election was held on 24 March 1887 after the death of the incumbent Liberal MP Thomas Watson. The election was won by the Liberal candidate, Sir Balthazar Walter Foster.
Walter Foster
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Sir Balthazar Walter Foster | 5,512 | 56.9 | +2.0 | |
| Conservative | Samuel Leeke | 4,180 | 43.1 | -2.0 | |
| Majority | 1,332 | 13.8 | +4.0 | ||
| Turnout | 9,692 | 88.5 | +9.6 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +2.0 | |||
References
- Liberal Year Book, 1907
- British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918, FWS Craig
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