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1886 Brentford by-election

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The 1886 Brentford by-election was held on 23 December 1886 following the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Octavius Coope on 27 November 1886.

Candidates

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The Conservative Party candidate was James Bigwood who had been MP for Finsbury East from 1885 until being defeated at the 1886 general election. Bigwood was a partner in the firm of Champion & Co., mustard and vinegar manufacturers located in Finsbury.[1]

The Liberal Party candidate was James Haysman. Haysman had contested this constituency at the 1885 and 1886 general elections.

There were six polling stations: Brentford Town Hall, Twickenham Town Hall, Isleworth board school, Norwood Green board school, Hanwell board school, and Hounslow board school.[2]

Result

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The Conservative Party held the seat.

1886 Brentford by-election[3][4][5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative James Bigwood 2,572 66.2 −2.2
Liberal James Haysman 1,316 33.8 +2.2
Majority 1,256 32.4 −4.4
Turnout 3,888 48.8 −7.1
Registered electors 7,971
Conservative hold Swing −2.2

References

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  1. ^ Debretts Guide to the House of Commons 1886, archive.org. Accessed 5 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Brentford Election". London Standard. London. 24 December 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  3. ^ Craig, F.W.S. (1974). British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918. London and Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. p. 344. ISBN 978-1-349-02300-4.
  4. ^ The Liberal Year Book for 1908. London: The Liberal Publication Department. 1908. pp. 308–309.
  5. ^ The Constitutional Year Book for 1919. London: National Unionist Association. 1919. p. 266.