1887 Forest of Dean by-election
UK parliamentary by-election
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The 1887 Forest of Dean by-election was held on 29 July 1887 after the retirement of the incumbent Liberal MP Thomas Blake. The seat was retained by the Liberal candidate Godfrey Blundell Samuelson.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Godfrey Blundell Samuelson | 4,286 | 61.0 | â7.0 | |
| Conservative | E Wyndham | 2,736 | 39.0 | +7.0 | |
| Majority | 1,550 | 22.0 | â14.0 | ||
| Turnout | 7,022 | 70.0 | â10.0 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | -7.0 | |||