1838 St Ives by-election

Last updated October 01, 2025

The 1838 St Ives by-election was an election held on 24 May 1838. The by-election was brought about due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Halse. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Tyringham Praed.^[1]

By-election, 24 May 1838: St Ives^[1]^[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	William Tyringham Praed	256	50.8	+5.7
	Conservative	Francis Hearle Stephens	248	49.2	−5.7
Majority			8	1.6	−8.2
Turnout			504	86.0	+0.5
Registered electors			586
	Conservative hold		Swing	+5.7

References

1 2 Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
↑ Stooks Smith, Henry. (1973) [1844-1850]. Craig, F. W. S. (ed.). The Parliaments of England (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. pp. 47–48. ISBN 0-900178-13-2.

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[craig1832-1] 1 2 Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.

[stooks-smith-2] Stooks Smith, Henry. (1973) [1844-1850]. Craig, F. W. S. (ed.). The Parliaments of England (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. pp. 47–48. ISBN 0-900178-13-2.

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