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1876 Liskeard by-election

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The Liskeard by-election of 1876 was fought on 22 December 1876. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Edward Horsman. It was won by the Liberal candidate Leonard Courtney.[1]

By-Election 22 December 1876: Liskeard
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Leonard Courtney 388 58.00 +8.38
Conservative J.B. Sterling 281 42.00 N/A
Majority 107 15.99 N/A
Turnout 669 86.10 +4.35
Registered electors 777
Liberal hold Swing N/A

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