The 1916 Hertford by-election was held on 9 March 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir John Rolleston. It was won by the Independent candidate Noel Pemberton Billing. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Noel Pemberton Billing | 4,590 | 56.3 | New | |
| Conservative | Brodie Henderson | 3,559 | 43.7 | −13.3 | |
| Majority | 1,031 | 12.6 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 8,149 | 64.2 | −18.8 | ||
| Independent gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1918
The 1916 Hertford by-election was held on 9 March 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir John Rolleston. It was won by the Independent candidate Noel Pemberton Billing. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Noel Pemberton Billing | 4,590 | 56.3 | New | |
| Conservative | Brodie Henderson | 3,559 | 43.7 | −13.3 | |
| Majority | 1,031 | 12.6 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 8,149 | 64.2 | −18.8 | ||
| Independent gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1918