1873 Haverfordwest Boroughs by-election

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The 1873 Haverfordwest Boroughs by-election was fought on 24 November 1873. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Liberal Party MP, The Lord Kensington taking the position of Parliamentary Groom in Waiting. It was retained by Edwardes.

1873 Haverfordwest by-election[1]
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[edit]

  1. ^ 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.