Armagh City — UK General Election Results
George de la Poer Beresford (Conservative) were elected unopposed for Armagh City at the 1880 general election. This page covers every general election in Armagh City from 1832 to 1880.
Full Election History, 1832–1880
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 | Leonard Dobbin (Liberal) | 218 | 53.0% | Arthur Irwin Kelly (Conservative) | 25 (6.1 pts) | 92.6% |
| 1835 | Leonard Dobbin (Liberal) | 197 | 54.7% | Robert William Jackson (Conservative) | 34 (9.4 pts) | 66.5% |
| 1837 | William Curry (Liberal) | 235 | 53.7% | Joseph Kidd (Conservative) | 32 (7.3 pts) | 57.1% |
| 1841 | John Dawson Rawdon (Liberal) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1847 | John Dawson Rawdon (Liberal) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1852 | Ross Stephenson Moore (Conservative) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1857 | Stearne Ball Miller (Conservative) | 175 | 51.9% | Joshua Walter McGeough Bond (Conservative) | 13 (3.9 pts) | 83.6% |
| 1859 | Joshua Walter McGeough Bond (Conservative) | 201 | 59.5% | Stearne Ball Miller (Conservative) | 64 (18.9 pts) | 82.8% |
| 1865 | Stearne Ball Miller (Conservative) | 184 | 52.1% | William Kirk (Liberal) | 15 (4.2 pts) | 86.3% |
| 1868 | John Vance (Conservative) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1874 | John Vance (Conservative) | 325 | 60.3% | George C Cochrane (Liberal) | 111 (20.6 pts) | 90.4% |
| 1880 | George de la Poer Beresford (Conservative) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1832
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Dobbin | Liberal | 218 | 53.0% | Yes |
| Arthur Irwin Kelly | Conservative | 193 | 47.0% | No |
1835
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Dobbin | Liberal | 197 | 54.7% | Yes |
| Robert William Jackson | Conservative | 163 | 45.3% | No |
1837
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Curry | Liberal | 235 | 53.7% | Yes |
| Joseph Kidd | Conservative | 203 | 46.3% | No |
1841
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Dawson Rawdon | Liberal | Unopposed | Yes | |
1847
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Dawson Rawdon | Liberal | Unopposed | Yes | |
1852
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stephenson Moore | Conservative | Unopposed | Yes | |
1857
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearne Ball Miller | Conservative | 175 | 51.9% | Yes |
| Joshua Walter McGeough Bond | Conservative | 162 | 48.1% | No |
1859
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Walter McGeough Bond | Conservative | 201 | 59.5% | Yes |
| Stearne Ball Miller | Conservative | 137 | 40.5% | No |
1865
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearne Ball Miller | Conservative | 184 | 52.1% | Yes |
| William Kirk | Liberal | 169 | 47.9% | No |
1868
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Vance | Conservative | Unopposed | Yes | |
1874
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Vance | Conservative | 325 | 60.3% | Yes |
| George C Cochrane | Liberal | 214 | 39.7% | No |
1880
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George de la Poer Beresford | Conservative | Unopposed | Yes | |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Armagh City has been contested at 12 general elections on record since 1832. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Armagh City in the 1880 general election?
George de la Poer Beresford (Conservative) were elected unopposed for Armagh City in 1880 -- no other candidate stood.
Which parties have won Armagh City since 1832?
Since 1832, Armagh City has been won by: Conservative, Liberal.
What was the closest result in Armagh City?
The closest result on record for Armagh City was 1857, when Conservative beat Conservative by just 13 votes (3.9 percentage points).