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The 1878 Argyllshire by-election was fought on 27 August 1878. The byelection was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal Member of Parliament, the Marquess of Lorne to become Governor General of Canada. It was retained by Lorne's brother the Liberal candidate Lord Colin Campbell.

By-election, 31 Aug 1878: Argyllshire
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Colin Campbell 1,462 56.9 N/A
Conservative John Malcolm 1,107 43.1 N/A
Majority 355 13.8 N/A
Turnout 2,569 82.0 N/A
Registered electors 3,133
Liberal hold Swing N/A

Expenses

Lord Campbell's expenses came to £5,700 9s 4d and Colonel Malcolm's were approximately £9,000.

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