Sexton received 2,932 votes, an increase on the Unionist performance in the preceding general election. Dickson received 4,819 votes, down slightly from Gray's general election result, and was declared elected. At the next general election, in 1892, he contested the seat of South Tyrone as a Liberal, losing to a Liberal Unionist.[5] It was reported that a boy of 14, whose name was on the register, had voted for Dickson.[6]
Result
Dublin St Stephen's Green by-election, 1888[7] Registered electors 10,530[8]