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{{Short description|Pembrokeshire By-election}} |
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The '''1861 [[Pembrokeshire (UK Parliament constituency)|Pembrokeshire]] by-election''' was |
The '''1861 [[Pembrokeshire (UK Parliament constituency)|Pembrokeshire]] by-election''' was held on 19 January 1861. The by-election was necessary due to the elevation of the incumbent [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] MP, John Campbell to the peerage following the death of his father. It was won by the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] candidate [[George Lort Phillips]].<ref name="PH edit 18-1-61">{{cite news |title=Pembrokeshire Election |url=https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3294628/3294630/4 |accessdate=8 March 2019 |newspaper=Pembrokeshire Herald |date=18 January 1861 |page=2}}</ref> |
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==Candidates== |
==Candidates== |
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Within days of the |
Within days of the vacancy arising as a result of Cawdor's death and the elevation of his son and heir to the House of Lords, George Lort Phillips of Lawrenny had issued an address declaring himself as the Conservative candidate, with the support of his predecessor. The local Conservative newspaper, the [[The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser|Pembrokeshire Herald]], strongly endorsed his candidacy. An editorial on 16 November, described Lort Phillips as a man who would not adopt "a blind adherence to ant party" (words often used in the mid-Victorian era to by Conservative candidates) and praised his support of the local militia and agricultural improvement societes.<ref name="PH 16-11-60 edit" /> |
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However, he was opposed by a Liberal candidate, [[Sir Hugh Owen Owen, 2nd Baronet|Hugh Owen Owen]], son of the Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire and previously MP for |
However, he was opposed by a Liberal candidate, [[Sir Hugh Owen Owen, 2nd Baronet|Hugh Owen Owen]], son of the Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire and previously MP for Pembroke Boroughs. In contrast to its strong support for Lort Phillips, the Herald referred to Owen's long absence from the county, his age (although he was only in his mid 50s), his abandonment of his previous Conservative views, the attitude of his father and his record years before as member for the [[Pembroke (UK Parliament constituency)|Pembroke Boroughs]].<ref name="PH 16-11-60 edit" /> |
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Although the Pembrokeshire Herald railed against "the evils" of a contested election the scene was set for a |
Although the Pembrokeshire Herald railed against "the evils" of a contested election the scene was set for a bitter contest.<ref name="PH 16-11-60 edit">{{cite news |title=Pembrokeshire Election (editorial) |url=https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3294583/3294585/15/ |accessdate=11 April 2020 |agency=Pembrokeshire Herald |date=16 November 1860 |page=2}}</ref> |
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==Campaign== |
==Campaign== |
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Shortly after the vacancy arose, both candidates had issued their addresses, suggesting that they had been preparing for a contest for some time.<ref name="PH 23-11-60 edit2">{{cite news |title=The County Representation (editorial) |url=https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3294588/3294590/13/ |accessdate=10 April 2020 |agency=Pembrokeshire Herald |date=23 November 1860 |page=2}}</ref> |
Shortly after the vacancy arose, both candidates had issued their addresses, suggesting that they had been preparing for a contest for some time.<ref name="PH 23-11-60 edit2">{{cite news |title=The County Representation (editorial) |url=https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3294588/3294590/13/ |accessdate=10 April 2020 |agency=Pembrokeshire Herald |date=23 November 1860 |page=2}}</ref> |
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==Results== |
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{{Election box begin | title=By-election, 19 January 1861: Pembrokeshire<ref name="craig1832">{{cite book|editor1-last=Craig|editor1-first=F. W. S.|editor-link=F. W. S. Craig|title=British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885|date=1977|publisher=Macmillan Press|location=London|isbn=978-1-349-02349-3|edition=1st|type=e-book}}</ref>}} |
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link| |
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|party = Conservative Party (UK) |
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|candidate = [[George Lort Phillips]] |
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|votes = 1,194 |
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|percentage = 54.9 |
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|change = ''N/A'' |
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{{Election box candidate with party link| |
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|party = Liberal Party (UK) |
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|candidate = [[Sir Hugh Owen Owen, 2nd Baronet|Hugh Owen]] |
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|votes = 979 |
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|percentage = 45.1 |
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|change = ''N/A'' |
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}} |
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{{Election box majority| |
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|votes = 215 |
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|percentage = 9.8 |
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|change = ''N/A'' |
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}} |
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{{Election box turnout| |
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|votes = 2,173 |
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|percentage = 77.4 |
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|change = ''N/A'' |
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}} |
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{{Election box registered electors| |
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|reg. electors = 2,809 |
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{{Election box hold with party link no swing| |
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|winner = Conservative Party (UK) |
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{{Election box end}} |
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[[Category:By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituencies]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:09, 14 April 2024
The 1861 Pembrokeshire by-election was held on 19 January 1861. The by-election was necessary due to the elevation of the incumbent Conservative MP, John Campbell to the peerage following the death of his father. It was won by the Conservative candidate George Lort Phillips.[1]
Candidates
[edit]Within days of the vacancy arising as a result of Cawdor's death and the elevation of his son and heir to the House of Lords, George Lort Phillips of Lawrenny had issued an address declaring himself as the Conservative candidate, with the support of his predecessor. The local Conservative newspaper, the Pembrokeshire Herald, strongly endorsed his candidacy. An editorial on 16 November, described Lort Phillips as a man who would not adopt "a blind adherence to ant party" (words often used in the mid-Victorian era to by Conservative candidates) and praised his support of the local militia and agricultural improvement societes.[2]
However, he was opposed by a Liberal candidate, Hugh Owen Owen, son of the Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire and previously MP for Pembroke Boroughs. In contrast to its strong support for Lort Phillips, the Herald referred to Owen's long absence from the county, his age (although he was only in his mid 50s), his abandonment of his previous Conservative views, the attitude of his father and his record years before as member for the Pembroke Boroughs.[2]
Although the Pembrokeshire Herald railed against "the evils" of a contested election the scene was set for a bitter contest.[2]
Campaign
[edit]Shortly after the vacancy arose, both candidates had issued their addresses, suggesting that they had been preparing for a contest for some time.[3]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | George Lort Phillips | 1,194 | 54.9 | N/A | |
| Liberal | Hugh Owen | 979 | 45.1 | N/A | |
| Majority | 215 | 9.8 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 2,173 | 77.4 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 2,809 | ||||
| Conservative hold | |||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Pembrokeshire Election". Pembrokeshire Herald. 18 January 1861. p. 2. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ a b c "Pembrokeshire Election (editorial)". Pembrokeshire Herald. 16 November 1860. p. 2. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "The County Representation (editorial)". Pembrokeshire Herald. 23 November 1860. p. 2. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.