1897 Romford by-election
UK parliamentary by-election
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The 1897 Romford by-election was held on 1 February 1897 after the retirement of the incumbent Conservative MP Alfred Money Wigram. The seat was retained by the Conservative Party candidate Louis Sinclair.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Louis Sinclair | 8,156 | 50.4 | â5.8 | |
| Liberal | Herbert Raphael | 8,031 | 49.6 | +5.8 | |
| Majority | 125 | 0.8 | â11.6 | ||
| Turnout | 16,187 | 69.0 | â1.7 | ||
| Registered electors | 23,475 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -5.8 | |||