Abingdon by-election, 1916

The Abingdon by-election, 1916 was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Abingdon on 29 August 1916.[1]

Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the Conservative MP Harold Greenwood Henderson who had held the seat since himself winning it in the January 1910 general election.[1] Henderson had resigned on his appointment as military secretary to the Duke of Devonshire who was to become Governor General of Canada in November 1916.[1]

Candidates

The former Member of Parliament Archie Kirkman Loyd, who had represented Abingdon from 1895 to 1906 stood unopposed as the Conservative candidate. [1]

The result

Loyd was returned unopposed.[1]

Abingdon, 1916:
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative Archie Kirkman Loyd Unopposed N/A N/A
Conservative hold Swing N/A

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "News in Brief". News in Brief. The Times (41259). London. 30 August 1916. col G, p. 3.

See also

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