The 1838 St Ives by-election was an election held on 24 May 1838. The by-election was brought about due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Halse. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Tyringham Praed.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | William Tyringham Praed | 256 | 50.8 | +5.7 | |
| Conservative | Francis Hearle Stephens | 248 | 49.2 | −5.7 | |
| Majority | 8 | 1.6 | −8.2 | ||
| Turnout | 504 | 86.0 | +0.5 | ||
| Registered electors | 586 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | +5.7 | |||
References
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- ^ a b Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
- ^ Stooks Smith, Henry. (1973) [1844-1850]. Craig, F. W. S. (ed.). The Parliaments of England (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. pp. 47–48. ISBN 0-900178-13-2.
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