title: 1871 Dover by-election
text: # 1871 Dover by-election
  
  The 1871 Dover by-election was held on 25 November 1871. The byelection was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, George Jessel, becoming Solicitor General for England and Wales. It was retained by Jessel with a reduced majority There was a riot following the result.
  
  Dover by-election, 1871 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Liberal | George Jessel | 1,231 | 51.8 |
  | | Conservative | Mr. Barnett | 1,143 | 48.2 |
  | Majority | Majority | Majority | 88 | 3.6 |
  | Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2.374 | |
  | | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Swing | |
  