1878 Worcester by-election
The 1878 Worcester by-election was fought on 28 March 1878. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Alexander Clunes Sheriff. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Derby Allcroft.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | John Derby Allcroft | 2,609 | 54.8 | +9.9 | |
| Liberal | Francis Lycett | 2,155 | 45.2 | −9.9 | |
| Majority | 454 | 9.6 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 4,764 | 75.7 | +3.3 | ||
| Registered electors | 6,290 | ||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +9.9 | |||
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)