The 1904 West Monmouthshire by-election was a parliamentary by-election held on 3 November 1904.[1] The constituency returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, elected by the first past the post voting system.
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The seat was vacant following the death of the seat's incumbent MP Sir William Vernon Harcourt. Thomas Richards was elected in his place.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | William Vernon Harcourt | 5,976 | 71.3 | −7.4 | |
| Conservative | Iltyd William Henry Gardner | 2,401 | 28.7 | +7.4 | |
| Majority | 3,575 | 42.6 | −14.8 | ||
| Turnout | 8,377 | 75.1 | −5.1 | ||
| Registered electors | 11,150 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | -7.4 | |||
Result
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lib-Lab | Thomas Richards | 7,995 | 70.4 | −0.9 | |
| Independent | 3,360 | 29.6 | N/A | ||
| Majority | 4,635 | 40.8 | −1.8 | ||
| Turnout | 11,355 | 75.1 | ±0.0 | ||
| Registered electors | 15,127 | ||||
| Lib-Lab hold | Swing | ||||
- supported Tariff Reform
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Lib-Lab | Thomas Richards | Unopposed | |||
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References
edit- ^ Craig, F.W.S. (1987). Chronology of British Parliamentary By-elections 1833–1987. Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 98.
- ^ The Liberal Year Book, 1907
- ^ Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1901
- ^ a b c Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. Page 485
- ^ The Liberal Year Book, 1907
- ^ The Liberal Year Book, 1907