1880 Barnstaple by-election

The 1880 Barnstaple by-election occurred in Barnstaple, Devon on 12 February 1880. The seat was held by the Liberal Party.

Result

By-election, 12 Feb 1880: Barnstaple ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Newton Wallop	817	53.1	−1.2
	Conservative	Robert Carden	721	46.9	+1.3
Majority			96	6.2	+4.2
Turnout			1,538	93.4	+10.6 (est)
Registered electors			1,646
	Liberal hold		Swing	−1.3

References

1. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.