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]

1878 Worcester by-election (1 seat)[2]
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

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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)