The 1876 Dorset by-election was fought on 3 February 1876. The by-election was fought due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Henry Sturt. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Digby. The other candidate stood as a "Conservative, and tenant farmer" candidate.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Edward Digby | 3,060 | 62.1 | N/A | |
| Conservative and tenant farmer | Mr. Fowler | 1,866 | 37.9 | New | |
| Majority | 1,194 | 24.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 4,926 | 69.0 | N/A | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- "Dorset Election". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. 5 February 1876. Retrieved 6 October 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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