1878 Flint Boroughs by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The 1878 Flint Boroughs by-election was fought on 5 July 1878. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Peter Ellis Eyton. It was won by the Liberal candidate John Roberts.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | John Roberts | 1,636 | 52.0 | â11.2 | |
| Conservative | Philip Pennant Pennant | 1,511 | 48.0 | +11.3 | |
| Majority | 125 | 4.0 | +3.9 | ||
| Turnout | 3,147 | 84.9 | +4.4 | ||
| Registered electors | 3,707 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | -11.2 | |||
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