The 1878 Tamworth by-election was fought on 24 April 1878. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent, Conservative MP, Robert William Hanbury, in order to contest North Staffordshire. It was won by the Liberal candidate Hamar Bass.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Hamar Bass | 1,186 | 66.1 | +20.2 | |
| Conservative | Francis Bridgeman | 607 | 33.9 | −4.4 | |
| Majority | 579 | 32.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 1,793 | 85.5 | +9.0 | ||
| Registered electors | 2,096 | ||||
| Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | +12.3 | |||
References
- "Leigh Rayment - Commons". leighrayment.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2008.
- F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)
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