The February 1880 Liverpool by-election was fought on 6 February 1880. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, John Torr. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Whitley.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Edward Whitley | 26,106 | 52.2 | -1.2 | |
| Liberal | Lord Ramsay | 23,885 | 47.8 | +4.4 | |
| Majority | 2,221 | 4.4 | +0.3 | ||
| Turnout | 49,991 | 78.2 | +7.8 | ||
| Registered electors | 63,946 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -2.8 | |||
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