1898 Wokingham by-election

UK Parliamentary by-election

The 1898 Wokingham by-election was held on 30 March 1898 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir George Russell. It was retained by the Conservative candidate Oliver Young.

Wokingham by-election, 1898[1] Electorate
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Oliver Young 4,726 56.1
Liberal G W Palmer 3,690 43.9
Majority 1,036 12.2
Turnout 8,416
Conservative hold Swing

References

  1. ^ The Constitutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 139 (163 in web page), Berkshire
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