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1884 Hackney by-election

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UK by-election

The 1884 Hackney by-election was fought on 20 November 1884. It was triggered by the death of Liberal MP Henry Fawcett. The seat was subsequently held by the Liberal Party.

Result

By-election, 20 Nov 1884: Hackney
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal James Stuart 14,540 63.0 −14.4
Conservative Alexander MacAlister 8,543 37.0 +14.4
Majority 5,997 26.0 +11.4
Turnout 23,083 48.0 −17.5 (est)
Registered electors 48,076
Liberal hold Swing −14.4

References

  1. Craig, F. W. S. (1989), British Electoral Facts: 1832–1987, Dartmouth: Gower, ISBN 0900178302
  2. "The Hackney Election". The Morning Post. 17 November 1884. p. 3. Retrieved 20 December 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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