1916 Mansfield by-election

The Mansfield by-election of 1916 was held on 20 September 1916. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Arthur Markham. It was won by the Liberal candidate Charles Seely.[1]

Vacancy

Markham

The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Arthur Markham.

1916 Mansfield by-election [2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Charles Seely 7,597 63.0 -10.0
Independent Arthur Turnbull* 4,456 37.0 New
Majority 3,141 26.0 -20.0
Turnout 12,053 48.7 -25.2
Liberal hold Swing

References

  1. "Leigh Rayment - Commons". leighrayment.com.
  2. British Parliamentary Election Results 1918–1949, FWS Craig
  3. Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1916


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