1878 Truro by-election

The Truro by-election 1878 was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons of the United Kingdom constituency of Truro on 26 September 1878.

Vacancy

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The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir Frederick Williams.[1]

The result

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It was won by the Conservative candidate Arthur Tremayne.[2][3]

Truro by-election, 26 September 1878
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Arthur Tremayne 656 51.8 −8.1
Liberal Edward Willyams 611 48.2 +8.1
Majority 45 3.6 −2.7
Turnout 1,267 80.3 0.0
Conservative hold Swing -8.1

References

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  1. ^ "Funeral of the late Sir Frederick M Williams, Bart., MP". The Cornishman. No. 9. 12 September 1878. p. 6.
  2. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  3. ^ "Truro Election". The Cornishman. No. 11. 3 October 1878. p. 7.