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1878 Carmarthen Boroughs by-election

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The Carmarthen Boroughs by-election, 1878 was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Carmarthen Boroughs in West Wales on 11 May 1878.

Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the sitting Liberal MP, Sir Arthur Cowell-Stepney, 2nd Baronet.

Candidates

The Liberals selected Benjamin Thomas Williams, QC, a successful barrister and a former Recorder of Carmarthen.

The result

There being no other candidates putting themselves forward Williams was returned unopposed.[1]

Carmarthen Boroughs by-election, 1878
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Benjamin Thomas Williams Unopposed N/A N/A
Liberal hold Swing N/A

References

  1. ^ The Times, 14 May 1878 p7

See also

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