1874 North Staffordshire by-election

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The 1874 North Staffordshire by-election was fought on 23 March 1874. The byelection was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Charles Adderley, becoming President of the Board of Trade. It was retained by the incumbent. [1]

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References

  1. Craig, F. W. S. (1977). British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (1 ed.). London: Macmillan. p. 456.