The 1888 Gower by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the British House of Commons constituency of Gower in South Wales on 27 March 1888.
Vacancy
The vacancy resulted from the death of the sitting member, Frank Ash Yeo, who had held the seat since it was formed in 1885.
Results
David Randell was elected by a small majority, defeating the Conservative landowner, John Dillwyn-Llewellyn.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | David Randell | 3,964 | 54.1 | N/A | |
| Conservative | John Dillwyn-Llewelyn | 3,358 | 45.9 | N/A | |
| Majority | 606 | 8.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 7,322 | 67.2 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 10,896 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |||
References
- The Liberal Year Book, 1907
- Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. Page 478