Argyllshire by-election, 1878
The Argyllshire by-election of 1878 was fought on 27 August 1878. The byelection was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal Member of Parliament, the Marquess of Lorne to become Governor General of Canada. It was retained by Lorne's brother the Liberal candidate Lord Colin Campbell.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Lord Colin Campbell | 1,162 | 51.2 | ||
| Conservative | Mr. Malcolm | 1,107 | 48.8 | ||
| Majority | 355 | ||||
| Turnout | 2.269 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Expenses
Lord Campbell's expenses came to £5,700 9s 4d and Colonel Malcolm's were approximately £9,000.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ↑ "Argyllshire election". Dublin Daily Express. 29 August 1878. Retrieved 2 October 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ "Elections". The Cornishman (17). 7 November 1878. p. 7.
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