1875 Bridport by-election
UK parliamentary by-election
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The Bridport by-election of 1875 was fought on 31 March 1875. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Thomas Alexander Mitchell. It was won by the Liberal candidate Pandeli Ralli.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Pandeli Ralli | 620 | 76.6 | N/A | |
| Conservative | Charles Whetham[2] | 189 | 23.4 | New | |
| Majority | 431 | 53.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 809 | 80.0 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 1,011 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |||
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