1878 Oxford University by-election
The Oxford University by-election of 1878 was fought on 13–17 May 1878. The byelection was fought due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Gathorne Hardy. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Gilbert Talbot.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | John Gilbert Talbot | 2,687 | 73.1 | N/A | |
| Liberal | Henry John Stephen Smith[3] | 989 | 26.9 | N/A | |
| Majority | 1,698 | 46.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 3,676 | 73.1 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 5,026 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |||
References
- ^ "Leigh Rayment - Commons". leighrayment.com.
- ^ F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)
- ^ "Representation of Oxford University". Bury and Norwich Post. 14 May 1878. p. 8. Retrieved 14 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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