The 1881 St Ives by-election was fought on 11 April 1881. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Charles Reed.[1] The seat was gained by the Conservatives.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative | Charles Campbell Ross | 462 | 56.2 | +8.8 | |
Liberal | William Cole Pendarves | 360 | 43.8 | −8.8 | |
Majority | 102 | 12.4 | N/A | ||
Turnout | 822 | 81.2 | −0.4 | ||
Registered electors | 1,012 | ||||
Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +8.8 |
References
edit- ^ "St Ives Election. Return Of Mr C C Ross". The Cornishman. No. 144. 14 April 1881. p. 8.