1884 Hackney by-election
UK by-election
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The 1884 Hackney by-election was fought on 20 November 1884. It was triggered by the death of Liberal MP Henry Fawcett. The seat was subsequently held by the Liberal Party.
Result
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | James Stuart | 14,540 | 63.0 | â14.4 | |
| Conservative | Alexander MacAlister[2] | 8,543 | 37.0 | +14.4 | |
| Majority | 5,997 | 26.0 | +11.4 | ||
| Turnout | 23,083 | 48.0 | â17.5 (est) | ||
| Registered electors | 48,076 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | â14.4 | |||
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