1916 Hertford by-election
The Hertford by-election of 1916 was held on 9 March 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir John Rolleston. It was won by the Independent candidate Noel Pemberton Billing.[1]
Billing
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Noel Pemberton Billing | 4,590 | 56.3 | New | |
| Conservative | Brodie Henderson | 3,559 | 43.7 | ||
| Majority | 1,031 | 12.6 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 8,149 | 64.2 | |||
| Independent gain from Conservative | Swing | N/A | |||
References[]
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1918
Categories:
- 1916 elections in the United Kingdom
- 1916 in England
- 20th century in Hertfordshire
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Hertfordshire constituencies
- History of Hertford
- March 1916 events