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1891 Stowmarket by-election

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The 1891 Stowmarket by-election was held on 5 May 1891 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP Edward Greene. It was gained by the Liberal candidate Sydney Stern.

Stowmarket by-election, 1891[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Sydney James Stern 4,346 51.3 +5.0
Conservative Edward Walter Greene 4,132 48.7 −5.0
Majority 214 2.6 N/A
Turnout 8,478 74.5 +5.8
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +5.0

References

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  1. ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
  2. ^ The Constitutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 153 (177 in web page)