Stretford by-election, 1901

The 1901 Stretford by-election was held on 26 February 1901 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir John William Maclure.[1] It was retained by the Conservative candidate Charles Cripps.

By-election 1901: Lancashire South East, Stretford Division[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative Charles Cripps 7,088 55.0 -5.6
Liberal Franklin Thomasson 5,791 45.0 +5.6
Majority 1,297 10.1 -11.1
Conservative hold

References

  1. ↑ C. W. Sutton. "Maclure, Sir John William, first baronet (1835–1901)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  2. ↑ Election Intelligence: Lancashire (Stretford Division) The Times, 27 February 1901, p. 10
  3. ↑ The Constitiutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 147 (171 in web page), Lancashire South East


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