1882 Caernarvon Boroughs by-election

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The 1882 Caernarvon Boroughs by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Caernarvon Boroughs in North Wales on 30 March 1882.

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Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the death of the sitting Liberal MP, William Bulkeley Hughes.

Candidates

Two candidates nominated.

The Liberal Party nominated Welsh landowner Love Jones-Parry. [1]

An Independent Liberal Robert Sorton-Parry [2] also nominated. He was a former Sheriff of Caernarvonshire.

Results

1882 Caernarvon Boroughs by-election [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Love Jones-Parry 2,037 77.4 N/A
Independent Liberal Robert Sorton-Parry59622.6N/A
Majority1,44154.8N/A
Turnout 2,63362.3N/A
Registered electors 4,223
Liberal hold Swing N/A

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References

  1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. "Tuesday". Eddowes's Journal, and General Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales. 19 April 1882. p. 3. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  3. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (hardcover) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 500. ISBN   978-1-349-02349-3.