1887 Ilkeston by-election

The 1887 Ilkeston by-election was held on 24 March 1887 after the death of the incumbent Liberal MP Thomas Watson. The election was won by the Liberal candidate, Sir Balthazar Walter Foster.

Walter Foster
1887 Ilkeston by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Sir Balthazar Walter Foster 5,512 56.9 +2.0
Conservative Samuel Leeke 4,180 43.1 -2.0
Majority 1,332 13.8 +4.0
Turnout 9,692 88.5 +9.6
Liberal hold Swing +2.0

References

  1. ^ Liberal Year Book, 1907
  2. ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918, FWS Craig
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