1884 Poole by-election

The Poole by-election of 1884 was fought on 19 April 1884. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent MP, Charles Schreiber. It was won by the Conservative candidate William James Harris.

Background
Charles Schreiber had been elected at the 1880 general election, representing Poole, Dorset until his death in March 1884. A by-election was called for the following month.

Result
The seat was retained by the Conservative Party.