1870 Isle of Wight by-election
The 1870 Isle of Wight by-election was fought on 10 June 1870.[1] The election occurred as a result of the death of the incumbent MP of the Liberal Party, Sir John Simeon, 3rd Baronet. The Conservative candidate Alexander Baillie-Cochrane was elected over his Liberal opponent by a margin of 35 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Alexander Baillie-Cochrane | 1,317 | 50.7 | +5.5 | |
| Liberal | George Moffatt | 1,282 | 49.3 | -5.5 | |
| Majority | 35 | 1.4 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 2,599 | 68.3 | +3.4 | ||
| Registered electors | 3,807 | ||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +5.5 | |||
References[edit]
- ^ The committee for conducting the election of George Moffatt, esq. (1870). Poll Book at the Election of a Knight of the Shire for the County of the Isle of Wight. Southampton: Hampshire Independent.
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