The inaugural elections to Durham County Council took place in January 1889. Durham was divided into 72 electoral divisions, with candidates in 32 divisions being returned unopposed. The election saw control of the council being taken by Conservative candidates, although these candidates were largely Independent conservatives as opposed to being party activists.
Results
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 28 | ||||||||
| Liberal | 26 | ||||||||
| Liberal Unionist | 8 | ||||||||
| Durham Miners Association | 4 | ||||||||
| Other parties | 6 | ||||||||
References
- : News focus: Making election history Archived 19 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine Sunderland Echo, 29 April 2008
- J Andrew (1979) The administration of Durham county: A comparative assessment 1830 to 1895 Durham University, pp53–54
- County Of Cumberland Federation Whitehaven News, 2 August 1900
