1873 Haverfordwest Boroughs by-election
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.
| 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
- ^ 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.
