1876 Dorset by-election
The 1876 Dorset by-election was fought on 3 February 1876. The by-election was fought due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Henry Sturt. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Digby.[1] The other candidate stood as a "Conservative, and tenant farmer" candidate.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Edward Digby | 3,060 | 62.1 | N/A | |
| Conservative and tenant farmer | Mr. Fowler | 1,866 | 37.9 | New | |
| Majority | 1,194 | 24.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 4,926 | 69.0 | N/A | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ "Dorset Election". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. 5 February 1876. Retrieved 6 October 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive.