1850 Montgomeryshire by-election

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The 1850 Montgomeryshire by-election to the Parliament of the United Kingdom was held on 11 October 1850 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP Charles Williams-Wynn. It was retained by the Conservative candidate Herbert Watkin Williams-Wynn, who was elected unopposed. [1]

Result

1850 Montgomeryshire by-election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Conservative Herbert Watkin Williams-Wynn Unopposed
Registered electors
Conservative hold

He went on to be re-elected unopposed until his own death in 1862. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 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.