1874 Monmouthshire by-election

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The 1874 Monmouthshire by-election was fought on 17 March 1874. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Lord Henry Somerset, becoming Comptroller of the Household. It was retained, as expected, by the incumbent.

Results

1874 Monmouthshire by-election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Henry Somerset Unopposed
Registered electors 7,630
Conservative hold

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References

  1. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (hardcover) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 529. ISBN   978-1-349-02349-3.