1878 Maldon by-election

The 1878 Maldon by-election was fought on 11 December 1878. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, George Sandford. It was won by the Liberal candidate George Courtauld.

1878 Maldon by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal George Courtauld 671 55.9 +10.8
Conservative William Abdy 530 44.1 −10.8
Majority 141 11.8 N/A
Turnout 1,201 78.3 +2.7
Registered electors 1,534
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +10.8
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