1871 Dover by-election

UK parliamentary by-election March 2018 March 2018 The 1871 Dover by-election was held on 25 November 1871. The byelection was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, George Jessel, becoming Solicitor General for England and Wales. It was retained by Jessel with a reduced majorityBy-Elections in British Politics, 1832-1914 There was a riot following the result.Dover Election Glasgow Herald 27 November 1871 6 October 2016 http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000060/18711127/011/0005 British Newspaper Archive subscription Dover by-election, 1871Dover Election Glasgow Herald 27 November 1871 6 October 2016 http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000060/18711127/011/0005 British Newspaper Archive subscription Liberal Party (UK) George Jessel 1,231 51.8 Conservative Party (UK) Mr. Barnett 1,143 48.2 88 3.6 2.374 Liberal Party (UK) References Category:1871 elections in the United Kingdom Category:1871 in England Category:19th century in Kent Category:November 1871 in the United Kingdom Category:History of Dover, Kent Category:By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Kent constituencies Category:Ministerial by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom