1886 Brentford by-election

UK Parliamentary by-election

The 1886 Brentford by-election was held on 23 December 1886 following the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Octavius Coope on 27 November 1886.

Candidates

The Conservative Party candidate was James Bigwood who had been MP for Finsbury East from 1885 until being defeated at the 1886 general election. Bigwood was a partner in the firm of Champion & Co., mustard and vinegar manufacturers located in Finsbury.[1]

The Liberal Party candidate was James Haysman. Haysman had contested this constituency at the 1885 and 1886 general elections.

There were six polling stations: Brentford Town Hall, Twickenham Town Hall, Isleworth board school, Norwood Green board school, Hanwell board school, and Hounslow board school.[2]

Result

The Conservative Party held the seat.

1886 Brentford by-election[3][4][5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative James Bigwood 2,572 66.2 −2.2
Liberal James Haysman 1,316 33.8 +2.2
Majority 1,256 32.4 −4.4
Turnout 3,888 48.8 −7.1
Registered electors 7,971
Conservative hold Swing −2.2

References

  1. ^ Debretts Guide to the House of Commons 1886, archive.org. Accessed 5 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Brentford Election". London Standard. London. 24 December 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  3. ^ Craig, F.W.S. (1974). British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918. London and Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. p. 344. ISBN 978-1-349-02300-4.
  4. ^ The Liberal Year Book for 1908. London: The Liberal Publication Department. 1908. pp. 308–309.
  5. ^ The Constitutional Year Book for 1919. London: National Unionist Association. 1919. p. 266.
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