1916 Cockermouth by-election
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The 1916 Cockermouth by-election was held on 2 March 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 3rd Baronet, of Brayton. It was won by the Liberal candidate Joseph Bliss,[1] who was unopposed.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | Joseph Bliss | Unopposed | N/A | N/A | |
Liberal hold |
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918, FWS Craig
- ^ Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1918
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