1874 Oxford by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The 1874 Oxford by-election was fought on 16 March 1874. The by-election was fought due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Liberal MP, Edward Cardwell. It was won by the Conservative candidate Alexander William Hall.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Alexander William Hall | 2,554 | 55.0 | +22.7 | |
| Liberal | John Delaware Lewis[3] | 2,092 | 45.0 | â22.7 | |
| Majority | 462 | 10.0 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 4,646 | 81.8 | +2.5 | ||
| Registered electors | 5,680 | ||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +22.7 | |||
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