1873 Haverfordwest Boroughs by-election
The 1873 Haverfordwest Boroughs by-election was fought on 24 November 1873. The byelection was fought due to the incumbent MP of the Liberal Party, The Lord Kensington taking the position of Parliamentary Groom in Waiting. It was retained by Edwardes.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | William Edwardes | 609 | 52.2 | -4.0 | |
Conservative | Xavier de Castanos Royds Peel | 558 | 47.8 | +4.0 | |
Majority | 51 | 4.4 | -8.0 | ||
Turnout | 1,167 | 73.3 | -1.1 | ||
Registered electors | 1,592 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | -4.0 | |||
References
- Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (hardcover) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 506. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
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