1904 Harborough by-election

Philip Stanhope.

The Harborough by-election was a Parliamentary by-election held on 17 June 1904.[1] The constituency returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, elected by the first past the post voting system.

Results

1904 Harborough by-election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Philip Stanhope 7,843 56.2 +1.2
Conservative Charles Harvey Dixon 6,110 43.8 −1.2
Majority 1,733 12.4 +2.4
Turnout 13,953 82.9 +1.0
Registered electors 16,829
Liberal hold Swing +1.2

References

  1. ^ Craig, F.W.S. (1987). Chronology of British Parliamentary By-elections 1833–1987. Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 98.
  2. ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1885–1918, FWS Craig
  3. ^ The Liberal Year Book, 1907