1871 Dover by-election

The Dover by-election of 1871 was held on 25 November 1871. The byelection was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, George Jessel, becoming Solicitor General for England and Wales. It was retained by Jessel with a reduced majority[1] There was a riot following the result.[2]

Dover by-election, 1871[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Liberal	George Jessel	1,231	51.8
	Conservative	Mr. Barnett	1,143	48.2
Majority			88	3.6
Turnout			2.374
	Liberal hold		Swing

References

1. By-Elections in British Politics, 1832-1914
2. "Dover Election". Glasgow Herald. 27 November 1871. Retrieved 6 October 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive.
3. "Dover Election". Glasgow Herald. 27 November 1871. Retrieved 6 October 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive.