1878 Maldon by-election
The Maldon by-election of 1878 was fought on 11 December 1878. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, George Sandford. It was won by the Liberal candidate George Courtauld.[1]
| 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[]
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)
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