Harborough by-election, 1916

The Harborough by-election of 1916 was held on 23 March 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, John William Logan. It was won by the Liberal candidate Percy Alfred Harris.[1]

Result

Harborough, 1916[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Liberal Percy Alfred Harris 7,826 67.8
Independent Thomas Gibson Bowles 3,711 32.2
Majority 4,115 35.6
Liberal hold Swing

References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. British Parliamentary Election Results, 1885-1918 FWS Craig


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