1876 Liskeard by-election

The 1876 Liskeard by-election was fought on 22 December 1876. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Edward Horsman. It was won by the Liberal candidate Leonard Courtney.^[1]

By-Election 22 December 1876: Liskeard

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Leonard Courtney	388	58.00	+8.38
	Conservative	J.B. Sterling	281	42.00	New
Majority			107	16.00	+15.20
Turnout			669	86.10	+4.35
Registered electors			777
	Liberal hold		Swing	N/A

References

1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs