1882 Caernarvon Boroughs by-election

The 1882 Caernarvon Boroughs by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Caernarvon Boroughs in North Wales on 30 March 1882.

Vacancy

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The by-election was caused by the death of the sitting Liberal MP, William Bulkeley Hughes.

Candidates

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Two candidates nominated.

The Liberal Party nominated Welsh landowner Love Jones-Parry.[1]

An independent Liberal Robert Sorton-Parry[2] also nominated. He was a former Sheriff of Caernarvonshire.

Results

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1882 Caernarvon Boroughs by-election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Love Jones-Parry 2,037 77.4 N/A
Independent Liberal Robert Sorton-Parry 596 22.6 N/A
Majority 1,441 54.8 N/A
Turnout 2,633 62.3 N/A
Registered electors 4,223
Liberal hold Swing N/A

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ "Tuesday". Eddowes's Journal, and General Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales. 19 April 1882. p. 3. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  3. ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (hardcover) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 500. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.