May

1807

Westminster

voters

Contested

GENERAL ELECTION

In the general election of May 1807, people voted. There were 5 candidates, with Francis Burdett & Thomas Cochrane elected.

Poll book data from:
Holding:
Citation:
Source:
Timeline & Key Statistics
Cultural Artefacts
Poll Book

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