1874 Eye by-election
The 1874 Eye by-election was fought on 17 March 1874. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, George Barrington, becoming Vice-Chamberlain of the Household. It was retained by the incumbent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | George Barrington | 656 | 62.9 | N/A | |
| Liberal | L Easton | 386 | 37.0 | New | |
| Majority | 270 | 25.9 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 1,042 | 89.6 | N/A | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |||
References
- ↑ "Eye Election". Cardiff Times. 21 March 1874. Retrieved 12 October 2014 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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- 1874 elections in the United Kingdom
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- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Suffolk constituencies
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- March 1874 in the United Kingdom
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