Flint Boroughs by-election, 1878

The Flint Boroughs by-election of 1878 was fought on 5 July 1878. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Peter Ellis Eyton. It was won by the Liberal candidate John Roberts.

Flint Boroughs by-election, 1878[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Liberal John Roberts 1,636
Conservative Philip Pennant Pennant 1,511
Majority 125
Turnout
Liberal hold Swing

References

  1. "Flint Boroughs Election". South Wales Daily News. 6 July 1878. Retrieved 13 October 2016 via British Newspaper Archive. (subscription required (help)).


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