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1914 The Hartlepools by-election

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Furness

The Hartlepools by-election of 1914 was held on 22 September 1914. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Stephen Furness. It was won by the Liberal candidate Sir Walter Runciman[1] who was unopposed due to a War-time electoral pact.

Result

Runciman
The Hartlepools by-election, 1914 [2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Walter Runciman Unopposed N/A N/A
Liberal hold Swing N/A

References

  1. ^ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. ^ British Parliamentary Election Results, 1885-1918 FWS Craig