1878 Bristol by-election

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The 1878 Bristol by-election was fought on 14 December 1878. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, Kirkman Hodgson. It was won by the Liberal candidate Lewis Fry.[1]

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By-Election 16 December 1878: Bristol[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Lewis Fry 9,342 54.51 +2.4
Conservative Ivor Guest 7,795 45.49 −2.4
Majority 1,547 9.02 +8.5
Turnout 17,137 68.96 −4.9
Registered electors 24,851
Liberal hold Swing +2.4
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Registered24,851
Turnout68.96%
Quick facts Constituency of Bristol, Registered ...
1878 Bristol by-election

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16 December 1878 (1878-12-16)
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Constituency of Bristol
Registered24,851
Turnout68.96%
  First party Second party
 
Lib
Candidate Lewis Fry Ivor Guest
Party Liberal Conservative
Popular vote 9,342 7,795
Percentage 54.51% 45.49%

MP before election

Kirkman Hodgson
Liberal

Elected MP

Lewis Fry
Liberal

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