1887 Basingstoke by-election
UK parliamentary by-election
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The 1887 Basingstoke by-election was held on 18 July 1887 after the incumbent Conservative MP George Sclater-Booth became the first Baron Basing. The seat was retained by the Conservative candidate Arthur Frederick Jeffreys.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Arthur Frederick Jeffreys | 3,158 | 56.6 | N/A | |
| Liberal | R. Eve | 2,426 | 43.4 | N/A | |
| Majority | 732 | 13.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 5,584 | 69.6 | N/A | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |||