1888 Gower by-election
The 1888 Gower by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the British House of Commons constituency of Gower in South Wales on 27 March 1888.
Vacancy[edit]
The vacancy resulted from the death of the sitting member, Frank Ash Yeo, who had held the seat since it was formed in 1885.
Results[edit]
David Randell was elected by a small majority, defeating the Conservative landowner, John Dillwyn-Llewellyn.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | David Randell | 3,964 | 54.1 | N/A | |
| Conservative | John Dillwyn-Llewelyn | 3,358 | 45.9 | N/A | |
| Majority | 606 | 8.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 7,322 | 67.2 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 10,896 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |||
References[edit]
- ^ The Liberal Year Book, 1907
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. Page 478