1878 Worcester by-election
The Worcester by-election of 1878 was fought on 28 March 1878. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Alexander Clunes Sheriff. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Derby Allcroft.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative | John Derby Allcroft | 2,609 | 54.8 | +9.9 | |
Liberal | Francis Lycett | 2,155 | 45.2 | -9.9 | |
Majority | 454 | 9.6 | N/A | ||
Turnout | 4,764 | 75.7 | +3.3 | ||
Registered electors | 6,290 | ||||
Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +9.9 |
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)
Categories:
- 1878 elections in the United Kingdom
- 1878 in England
- 19th century in Worcestershire
- Politics of Worcester, England
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Worcestershire constituencies
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in English constituency stubs