Truro by-election, 1878

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The Truro by-election 1878 was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons of the United Kingdom constituency of Truro on 26 September 1878.

Vacancy

The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir Frederick Williams.[1]

The result

It was won by the Conservative candidate Arthur Tremayne.[2][3]

Truro by-election, 26 September 1878
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Arthur Tremayne 656
Liberal Edward Willyams 611
Majority 45
Conservative hold Swing

References

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