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1909 East Denbighshire by-election

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The 1909 East Denbighshire by-election was held on 2 April 1909. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Edward Hemmerde, becoming Recorder of Liverpool. It was retained by Hemmerde.[1]

1909 East Denbighshire by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Edward Hemmerde 6,265 63.9 −1.5
Liberal Unionist Foster Cunliffe 3,544 36.1 +1.5
Majority 2,721 27.8 −3.0
Turnout 9,809 84.1 +3.2
Registered electors 11,670
Liberal hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. Page 474