1875 Blackburn by-election
The 1875 Blackburn by-election was fought on 30 September 1875. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Henry Master Feilden. It was won by the Conservative candidate Daniel Thwaites.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Daniel Thwaites | 5,792 | 54.5 | +2.9 | |
| Liberal | Mr Hibbert | 4,832 | 45.5 | −3.0 | |
| Majority | 960 | 9.0 | +8.1 | ||
| Turnout | 10,624 | 90.6 | −3.4 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | +3.0 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ "Blackburn Election". Jersey Independent and Daily Telegraph. 2 October 1875 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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