The 1874 Poole by-election was held on 26 May 1874. It was caused by the election being declared void on petition, after "corrupt conduct and treating".[1] It was retained by Liberal MP, Evelyn Ashley.[2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | Evelyn Ashley | 631 | 50.4 | −4.5 | |
Conservative | Ivor Guest | 622 | 49.6 | +4.5 | |
Majority | 9 | 0.8 | −9.0 | ||
Turnout | 1,253 | 82.1 | −2.1 | ||
Registered electors | 1,526 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | -4.5 |