1878 Carmarthen Boroughs by-election
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Benjamin Thomas Williams | Unopposed | N/A | N/A | |
| Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |||
See also[]
References[]
- ^ The Times, 14 May 1878 p. 7
Categories:
- 1878 elections in the United Kingdom
- 1878 in Wales
- 1870s elections in Wales
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituencies
- Unopposed by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituencies
- Elections in Carmarthenshire
- 19th century in Carmarthenshire
- May 1878 events