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1878 Maldon by-election

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The 1878 Maldon by-election was fought on 11 December 1878. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, George Sandford. It was won by the Liberal candidate George Courtauld.[1]

1878 Maldon by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal George Courtauld 671 55.9 +10.8
Conservative William Abdy 530 44.1 −10.8
Majority 141 11.8 N/A
Turnout 1,201 78.3 +2.7
Registered electors 1,534
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +10.8

References

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  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)