A by-election was held in Harborough on 8 May 1891 after the incumbent Conservative MP Thomas Tapling died on 11 April. The seat was won by the Liberal candidate Paddy Logan.

Results

1891 Harborough by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Paddy Logan 5,982 52.1 +7.6
Conservative Gerald Holbech Hardy 5,493 47.9 -7.6
Majority 489 4.2 N/A
Turnout 11,475 86.3 +3.9
Registered electors 13,291
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +7.6

References

  1. ↑ British Parliamentary Election Results 1885–1918, FWS Craig
  2. ↑ The Liberal Year Book, 1907
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