1915 Cleveland by-election
The Cleveland by-election of 1915 was held on 9 December 1915. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Herbert Samuel, becoming Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. It was retained by Samuel.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Herbert Samuel | 7,312 | 83.4 | ||
| Independent | R Knight | 1,453 | 16.6 | n/a | |
| Majority | 5,859 | 66.8 | |||
| Turnout | 53.4 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
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