1889 Brighton by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The Brighton by-election of 1889 was held on 25 October 1889 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP William Tindal Robertson. It was retained by the Conservative candidate Gerald Loder.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Gerald Loder | 7,132 | 60.7 | â21.1 | |
| Liberal | Rt Hon Sir R Peel | 4,625 | 39.9 | +21.1 | |
| Majority | 2,507 | 20.2 | â1.0 | ||
| Turnout | 11,757 | 76.8 | +19.0 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -21.1 | |||
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