The 1898
South East Durham by-election was held on 3 February 1898 after the death of the incumbent
Liberal Unionist MP, Sir
Henry Marshman Havelock-Allan. The seat was gained by the
Liberal candidate,
Joseph Richardson Joseph or Joe Richardson may refer to:
* Joseph Richardson (American politician) (1778–1871), United States Representative from Massachusetts
* Joseph Richardson (Liberal politician) (1830–1902), Liberal Party politician in England, MP for So ...
, although the unsuccessful
Liberal Unionist candidate
Frederick William Lambton would regain the seat for the Liberal Unionists in the
1900 general election.
References
{{By-elections to the 26th UK Parliament
Durham, South East
February 1898 events
1898 elections in the United Kingdom
1898 in England
19th century in County Durham