1874 Monmouthshire by-election

UK Parliamentary by-election

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

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1874 Monmouthshire by-election[1] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Conservative | Henry Somerset | Unopposed
Registered electors | 7,630  |  |
| Conservative hold

## References

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1. ^ 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.

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