1904 Harborough by-election

The Harborough by-election was a Parliamentary by-election held on 17 June 1904.[1] The constituency returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, elected by the first past the post voting system.

Philip Stanhope.

Results edit

1904 Harborough by-election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Philip Stanhope 7,843 56.2 +1.2
Conservative Charles Harvey Dixon 6,110 43.8 −1.2
Majority 1,733 12.4 +2.4
Turnout 13,953 82.9 +1.0
Registered electors 16,829
Liberal hold Swing +1.2

References edit

  1. ^ Craig, F.W.S. (1987). Chronology of British Parliamentary By-elections 1833–1987. Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 98.
  2. ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1885–1918, FWS Craig
  3. ^ The Liberal Year Book, 1907