The 1898 Pembrokeshire by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Pembrokeshire in South West Wales on 15 February 1898.
Vacancy
editThe by-election was caused by the appointment as Attorney general of the Bahamas of the sitting Liberal MP, William Rees-Davies.[1]
Candidates
editTwo candidates nominated.
The Liberal Party nominated John Philipps, a barrister.
The Conservative Party nominated the 4th Earl Cawdor, Hugh F V Campbell.
Result
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | John Philipps | 5,070 | 59.8 | +6.4 | |
| Conservative | Hugh F V Campbell | 3,406 | 40.2 | −6.4 | |
| Majority | 1,664 | 19.6 | +12.8 | ||
| Turnout | 8,476 | 76.6 | ±0.0 | ||
| Registered electors | 11,061 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +6.4 | |||
References
edit- ^ The Constitutional Year Book (1899), p. 161.
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. Page 487