1898 Launceston by-election

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The 1898 Launceston by-election was held on 3 August 1898. It was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP Thomas Owen. It was retained by the Liberal candidate Sir John Fletcher Moulton.

Launceston by-election, 1898[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Fletcher Moulton 3,951 58.0 +3.0
Liberal Unionist Sir Frederick Wills 2,863 42.0 -3.0
Majority 1,088 16.0 +6.0
Turnout 6,814 71.7 +1.6
Liberal hold Swing +3.0

References[edit]

  1. ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)