The 1916 Cockermouth by-election was held on 2 March 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 3rd Baronet, of Brayton. It was won by the Liberal candidate Joseph Bliss, who was unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Joseph Bliss | Unopposed | N/A | N/A | |
| Liberal hold | |||||
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918, FWS Craig
- Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1918