1876 Ipswich by-election
The 1876 Ipswich by-election was fought on 1 January 1876. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, John Cobbold. It was won by his younger brother the Conservative candidate Thomas Cobbold.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Thomas Cobbold | 2,213 | 58.0 | ||
| Lib-Lab | William Newton | 1,607 | 42.0 | ||
| Majority | 606 | 16.0 | |||
| Turnout | 3,820 | 56.3 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results: 1832-1885, p.163
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