1874 Poole by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The 1874 Poole by-election was held on 26 May 1874. It was caused by the election being declared void on petition, after "corrupt conduct and treating".[1] It was retained by Liberal MP, Evelyn Ashley.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Evelyn Ashley | 631 | 50.4 | â4.5 | |
| Conservative | Ivor Guest | 622 | 49.6 | +4.5 | |
| Majority | 9 | 0.8 | â9.0 | ||
| Turnout | 1,253 | 82.1 | â2.1 | ||
| Registered electors | 1,526 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | -4.5 | |||
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