1877 Wilton by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The 1877 Wilton by-election was fought on 19 February 1877. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Edmund Antrobus. It was won by the Conservative candidate Hon. Sidney Herbert.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Sidney Herbert | 751 | 80.1 | New | |
| Liberal | John Freeman Norris[3] | 187 | 19.9 | N/A | |
| Majority | 564 | 60.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 938 | 86.3 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 1,087 | ||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | N/A | |||
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