The 1876 Liskeard by-election was fought on 22 December 1876. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Edward Horsman. It was won by the Liberal candidate Leonard Courtney.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Leonard Courtney | 388 | 58.00 | +8.38 | |
| Conservative | J.B. Sterling | 281 | 42.00 | New | |
| Majority | 107 | 16.00 | +15.20 | ||
| Turnout | 669 | 86.10 | +4.35 | ||
| Registered electors | 777 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |||
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