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1888 Gower by-election

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The 1888 Gower by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the British House of Commons constituency of Gower in South Wales on 27 March 1888.

Vacancy

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The vacancy resulted from the death of the sitting member, Frank Ash Yeo, who had held the seat since it was formed in 1885.

Results

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David Randell was elected by a small majority, defeating the Conservative landowner, John Dillwyn-Llewellyn.

1888 Gower by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal David Randell 3,964 54.1 N/A
Conservative John Dillwyn-Llewelyn 3,358 45.9 N/A
Majority 606 8.2 N/A
Turnout 7,322 67.2 N/A
Registered electors 10,896
Liberal hold Swing N/A

References

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  1. ^ The Liberal Year Book, 1907
  2. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. Page 478

See also

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