1844 Christchurch by-election

The Christchurch by-election, 1844 was a parliamentary by-election for the House of Commons constituency of Christchurch, Hampshire held on 28 March 1844. It was won by Conservative Edward Harris.

Results
By-election, 28 March 1844: Christchurch [1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative Edward Harris 180 68.2 N/A
Whig William Tice[2] 84 31.8 N/A
Majority 96 36.4 N/A
Turnout 264 79.8 N/A
Registered electors 331
Conservative hold Swing N/A
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References
  1. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
  2. "Christchurch Election". Yorkshire Gazette. 30 March 1844. p. 5. Retrieved 1 November 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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