The Bridport by-election of 1875 was fought on 31 March 1875. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Thomas Alexander Mitchell. It was won by the Liberal candidate Pandeli Ralli.[1]

Results

By-election, 31 Mar 1875: Bridport
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Pandeli Ralli 620 76.6 N/A
Conservative Charles Whetham[2] 189 23.4 New
Majority 431 53.2 N/A
Turnout 809 80.0 N/A
Registered electors 1,011
Liberal hold Swing N/A

References

  1. ↑ "Mr Pandeli Ralli (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. ↑ "The Representation of Bridport". Bradford Observer. 20 March 1875. p. 8. Retrieved 28 December 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.


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