1872 Flint Boroughs by-election
Appearance
The 1872 Flint Boroughs by-election was fought on 16 October 1872. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir John Hanmer, being elevated to the peerage. It was, as expected, won by the Liberal candidate Sir Robert Cunliffe, who was unopposed.
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | Robert Cunliffe | Unopposed | |||
Registered electors | |||||
Liberal hold |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
Categories:
- 1872 in Wales
- 1870s elections in Wales
- History of Flintshire
- 1872 elections in the United Kingdom
- 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
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituency stubs