1898 Launceston by-election
The 1898 Launceston by-election was held on 3 August 1898. It was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP Thomas Owen. It was retained by the Liberal candidate Sir John Fletcher Moulton.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | John Fletcher Moulton | 3,951 | 58.0 | +3.0 | |
| Liberal Unionist | Sir Frederick Wills | 2,863 | 42.0 | −3.0 | |
| Majority | 1,088 | 16.0 | +6.0 | ||
| Turnout | 6,814 | 71.7 | +1.6 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +3.0 | |||
References
- ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)