United Kingdom general election, 1868 (Ireland)

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Irish (UK) general election, 1868
(part of United Kingdom general election, 1868)

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103 of the 652 seats to the House of Commons
  First party Second party
  Gladstone.jpg Disraeli.jpg
Leader William Ewart Gladstone Benjamin Disraeli
Party Liberal Conservative
Leader since 3 December 1868 27 February 1868
Leader's seat Greenwich Buckinghamshire
Last election 58 45
Seats won 66 37
Seat change Increase8 Decrease8
Popular vote 54,461 38,765
Percentage 57.9 41.9
Swing Increase2.3 Decrease2.5

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Results of the 1868 election in Ireland.

The 1868 British general election in Ireland resulted in the Liberals under Gladstone strengthening their control over Ireland, particularly the south. It was the first election following the Representation of the People (Ireland) Act 1868.

The election marked the high-water point of the Liberals in Ireland, and within 17 years they would have no seats at all in Ireland.

Results

Party Candidates Unopposed Seats Won Seats change Votes  %  % Change
  Liberal 85 41 66 Increase8 54,461 57.9 Increase2.3
  Irish Conservative Party 53 26 37 Decrease8 38,765 41.9 Decrease2.5
  Others 2 0 0 Steady 188 0.2 Increase0.2
Total 140 67 103 149,341 100

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