1881 St Ives by-election

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The St Ives by-election of 1881 was fought on 11 April 1881. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Charles Reed.[1]

St Ives by-election, 1881
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Charles Campbell Ross 462 56.2
Liberal 360 43.8
Majority 102 12.4
Turnout 822
Registered electors
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing

References[]

  1. ^ "St Ives Election. Return Of Mr C C Ross". The Cornishman (144). 14 April 1881. p. 8.


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