Sevenoaks by-election, 1902

The 1902 Sevenoaks by-election was held on 21 August 1902 after the appointment of the incumbent Conservative MP Henry Forster as Lord Commissioner of the Treasury. The seat was retained by Foster.

Forster
Sevenoaks by-election, 1902[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative Henry William Forster 5,333 54.6 -24.1
Liberal Beaumont Morice 4,442 45.4 +24.1
Majority 891 9.2 -48.2
Turnout 63.4 +6.9
Conservative hold Swing -24.1

References

  1. British Parliamentary Election Results 1885-1918, FWS Craig
  2. The Liberal Year Book, 1907
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