1880 Barnstaple by-election
UK parliamentary by-election
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The 1880 Barnstaple by-election occurred in Barnstaple, Devon on 12 February 1880. The seat was held by the Liberal Party.
Result
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Newton Wallop | 817 | 53.1 | â1.2 | |
| Conservative | Robert Carden | 721 | 46.9 | +1.3 | |
| Majority | 96 | 6.2 | +4.2 | ||
| Turnout | 1,538 | 93.4 | +10.6 (est) | ||
| Registered electors | 1,646 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | â1.3 | |||