1916 Mansfield by-election
The Mansfield by-election of 1916 was held on 20 September 1916. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Arthur Markham. It was won by the Liberal candidate Charles Seely.[1]
Vacancy
The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Arthur Markham.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | Charles Seely | 7,597 | 63.0 | -10.0 | |
Independent | Arthur Turnbull* | 4,456 | 37.0 | N/A | |
Majority | 3,141 | 26.0 | -20.0 | ||
Turnout | 12,053 | 48.7 | 25.2 | ||
Liberal hold | Swing |
- supported by Horatio Bottomley
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References
- "Leigh Rayment - Commons". leighrayment.com.
- British Parliamentary Election Results 1918–1949, FWS Craig
- Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1916
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