1876 Ipswich by-election
The 1876 Ipswich by-election was fought on 1 January 1876. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, John Cobbold. It was won by his younger brother the Conservative candidate Thomas Cobbold.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Thomas Cobbold | 2,213 | 57.9 | +2.9 | |
| Lib-Lab | William Newton | 1,607 | 42.1 | +3.0 | |
| Majority | 606 | 15.8 | +12.8 | ||
| Turnout | 3,820 | 56.3 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | +3.0 | |||
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results: 1832-1885, p.163