1891 Stowmarket by-election
The 1891 Stowmarket by-election was held on 5 May 1891 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP Edward Greene. It was gained by the Liberal candidate Sydney Stern.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Sydney James Stern | 4,346 | 51.3 | ||
| Conservative | Edward Walter Greene | 4,132 | 48.7 | ||
| Majority | 214 | 2.6 | |||
| Turnout | 8,478 | 74.5 | |||
| Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
References
- British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
- The Constitutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 153 (177 in web page)
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