1910 South Shields by-election
Appearance
The South Shields by-election of 1910 was held on 27 October 1910, after the Liberal incumbent Sir William Robson resigned to become a Lord of Appeal. The by-election was won by the Liberal Candidate, Russell Rea.
Result
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | Russell Rea | 7,929 | 61.8 | −3.4 | |
Liberal Unionist | Roland Vaughan Williams | 4,910 | 38.2 | +3.4 | |
Majority | 3,019 | 23.6 | −6.8 | ||
Turnout | 12,839 | 70.1 | −6.0 | ||
Registered electors | 18,320 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | −3.4 |
References
[edit]- ^ Craig, FWS, ed. (1974). British Parliamentary Election Results: 1885-1918. London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 9781349022984.