1898 Pembrokeshire by-election

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The 1898 Pembrokeshire by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the UK House of Commons constituency of Pembrokeshire in South West Wales on 15 February 1898.

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Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the appointment as Attorney general of the Bahamas of the sitting Liberal MP, William Rees-Davies. [1]

Candidates

Two candidates were nominated.

The Liberal Party nominated John Philipps, a barrister. He held the seat.

The Conservative Party nominated the 4th Earl Cawdor, Hugh F V Campbell.

Result

1898 Pembrokeshire by-election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal John Philipps 5,070 59.8 +6.4
Conservative Hugh F V Campbell 3,40640.2−6.4
Majority1,66419.6+12.8
Turnout 8,47676.6±0.0
Registered electors 11,061
Liberal hold Swing +6.4

References

  1. The Constitutional Year Book (1899), p. 161.
  2. Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN   9780333169032. Page 487