1874 Dudley by-election

UK Parliamentary by-election

The 1874 Dudley by-election was fought on 21 May 1874 shortly after the February General Election, which had brought about the re-election of the Liberal MP Henry Brinsley Sheridan. The election was declared void 4 May 1874, triggering a by-election. Sheridan had been first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dudley in 1857.[1][2] At the subsequent by-election held on 21 May 1874, he was again returned, defeating the ironmaster, Noah Hingley.[1]

By-election, 21 May 1874: Dudley
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Henry Brinsley Sheridan 5,607 53.4 -1.8
Conservative Noah Hingley 4,889 46.6 +1.8
Majority 718 6.8 -3.6
Turnout 10,496 71.9 +8.0
Registered electors 14,593
Liberal hold Swing -1.8

References

  1. ^ a b Clarke, C.F.G. (1881). The Curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country. Birmingham: Buckler Brothers. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  2. ^ Vincent, J (1971). McCalmont's Parliamentary Poll Book (8th ed.). Brighton, UK: The Harvester Press. p. 93 (Section I). ISBN 0855270004.
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