The 1869 Bradford by-election was fought on 12 March 1869. The by-election was held due to the previously voided election of the incumbent Liberal MP, Henry William Ripley. In an all Liberal contest, it was won by the Liberal candidate Edward Miall.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Edward Miall | 9,243 | 54.2 | +22.6 | |
| Liberal | Matthew William Thompson | 7,806 | 45.8 | N/A | |
| Majority | 1,437 | 8.4 | +6.3 | ||
| Turnout | 17,049 | 79.2 | +14.7 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Craig, F. W. S. (1989). British electoral facts, 1832-1987. Dartmouth. ISBN 0-900178-30-2.
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "B" (part 4)
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