1918 Bridgwater by-election

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The 1918 Bridgwater by-election was held on 18 June 1918. [1] The by-election was held due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Robert Sanders, becoming Treasurer of the Household. It was retained by Sanders who was unopposed due to a War-time electoral pact. [2]

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References

  1. "Political Parties". University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  2. "Bridgwater Bye-election" . Wells Journal. 21 June 1918. Retrieved 15 October 2015 via British Newspaper Archive.