1874 Monmouthshire by-election

The 1874 Monmouthshire by-election was fought on 17 March 1874. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Lord Henry Somerset, becoming Comptroller of the Household. It was retained, as expected, by the incumbent.

Results

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1874 Monmouthshire by-election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Henry Somerset Unopposed
Registered electors 7,630
Conservative hold

References

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  1. ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (hardcover) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 529. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.