1886 Altrincham by-election

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The 1886 Altrincham by-election was held on 26 March 1886 after the incumbent Liberal MP, John Baguley Brooks died. The seat was retained won by the Conservative candidate, Sir William Cunliffe Brooks.

Altrincham by-election, 1886[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Sir William Cunliffe Brooks 5,056
Liberal I S Leadam 4,258
Majority
Turnout
Conservative hold Swing

References

  1. ^ The Constitiutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 140 (164 in web page), Cheshire