1881 St Ives by-election

The St Ives by-election of 1881 was fought on 11 April 1881. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Charles Reed.[1]

St Ives by-election, 1881
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Charles Campbell Ross 462 56.2
Liberal William Cole Pendarves 360 43.8
Majority 102 12.4
Turnout 822
Registered electors
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing

References

  1. "St Ives Election. Return Of Mr C C Ross". The Cornishman (144). 14 April 1881. p. 8.


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