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1881 St Ives by-election

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The 1881 St Ives by-election was fought on 11 April 1881. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Charles Reed.[1]

St Ives by-election, 1881
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Charles Campbell Ross 462 56.2
Liberal William Cole Pendarves 360 43.8
Majority 102 12.4
Turnout 822
Registered electors
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing

References

  1. ^ "St Ives Election. Return Of Mr C C Ross". The Cornishman. No. 144. 14 April 1881. p. 8.