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1886 Altrincham by-election

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The 1886 Altrincham by-election was held on 26 March 1886 after the incumbent Conservative 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 54.3
Liberal I S Leadam 4,258 45.7
Majority 798 8.6
Turnout 9,314
Conservative hold Swing

References

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