1898 Pembrokeshire by-election

The 1898 Pembrokeshire by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Pembrokeshire in South West Wales on 15 February 1898.

Vacancy

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The by-election was caused by the appointment as Attorney general of the Bahamas of the sitting Liberal MP, William Rees-Davies.[1]

Candidates

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Two candidates nominated.

The Liberal Party nominated John Philipps, a barrister.

The Conservative Party nominated the 4th Earl Cawdor, Hugh F V Campbell.

Result

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1898 Pembrokeshire by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Philipps 5,070 59.8 +6.4
Conservative Hugh F V Campbell 3,406 40.2 −6.4
Majority 1,664 19.6 +12.8
Turnout 8,476 76.6 ±0.0
Registered electors 11,061
Liberal hold Swing +6.4

References

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  1. ^ The Constitutional Year Book (1899), p. 161.
  2. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. Page 487