Hawick Boroughs — UK General Election Results
Hawick Boroughs was won by Liberal at the 1880 general election, with a majority of 2,965 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Hawick Boroughs from 1868 to 1880.
Full Election History, 1868–1880
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 | George Otto Trevelyan (Liberal) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1874 | George Otto Trevelyan (Liberal) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1880 | George Otto Trevelyan (Liberal) | 3,518 | 86.4% | James Thomas Spencer Elliot (Conservative) | 2,965 (72.8 pts) | 82.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1868
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Otto Trevelyan | Liberal | Unopposed | Yes | |
1874
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Otto Trevelyan | Liberal | Unopposed | Yes | |
1880
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Otto Trevelyan | Liberal | 3,518 | 86.4% | Yes |
| James Thomas Spencer Elliot | Conservative | 553 | 13.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Hawick Boroughs has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1868. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Hawick Boroughs in the 1880 general election?
Liberal won Hawick Boroughs in 1880 with 3,518 votes (86.4%), a majority of 2,965 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Hawick Boroughs since 1868?
Since 1868, Hawick Boroughs has been won by: Liberal.
What was the closest result in Hawick Boroughs?
The closest result on record for Hawick Boroughs was 1880, when Liberal beat Conservative by just 2,965 votes (72.8 percentage points).