1916 Cockermouth by-election
The Cockermouth by-election of 1916 was held on 2 March 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 3rd Baronet, of Brayton. It was won by the Liberal candidate Joseph Bliss,[1] who was unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Joseph Bliss | unopposed | n/a | n/a | |
| Liberal hold | Swing | n/a | |||
References
- ^ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918, FWS Craig
- ^ Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1918