Ross by-election, 1908
The Ross by-election of 1908 was held on 31 January 1908. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Alan Coulstoun Gardner. It was won by the Liberal Unionist candidate and previous MP for Ross Percy Archer Clive.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Unionist | Percy Archer Clive | 4,947 | 55.7 | +7.5 | |
| Liberal | Frederick Whitley Thomson | 3,928 | 44.3 | -7.5 | |
| Majority | 11.4 | 15.0 | |||
| Turnout | 84.6 | ||||
| Liberal Unionist gain from Liberal | Swing | +7.5 | |||
References
- ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ↑ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
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