1910 South Shields by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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A by-election was held in South Shields on 27 October 1910, after the Liberal incumbent Sir William Robson resigned to become a Lord of Appeal. The by-election was won by the Liberal Candidate, Russell Rea.
Result
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Russell Rea | 7,929 | 61.8 | â3.4 | |
| Liberal Unionist | Roland Vaughan Williams | 4,910 | 38.2 | +3.4 | |
| Majority | 3,019 | 23.6 | â6.8 | ||
| Turnout | 12,839 | 70.1 | â6.0 | ||
| Registered electors | 18,320 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | â3.4 | |||
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