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
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative | Henry Somerset | Unopposed | |||
Registered electors | 7,630 | ||||
Conservative hold |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.