1877 Halifax by-election
UK parliamentary by-election
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The 1877 Halifax by-election was fought on 20 February 1877. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, John Crossley. It was won by the Liberal candidate John Dyson Hutchinson.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | John Dyson Hutchinson | 5,750 | 61.3 | â12.5 | |
| Conservative | Richard Wilson Gamble[2] | 3,624 | 38.7 | +12.5 | |
| Majority | 2,126 | 22.6 | +12.2 | ||
| Turnout | 9,374 | 79.9 | â3.8 | ||
| Registered electors | 11,737 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | -12.5 | |||
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