1873 Cheshire Mid by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The 1873 Mid Cheshire by-election was contested on 7 March 1873, due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, George Legh. It was won by the Conservative candidate Egerton Leigh.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Egerton Leigh | 3,508 | 62.3 | â9.1 | |
| Liberal | Mr. Latham | 2,118 | 37.6 | +9.0 | |
| Majority | 1,390 | 24.7 | +17.8 | ||
| Turnout | 5,626 | 72.1 | â4.9 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -9.0 | |||
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