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1878 Carmarthen Boroughs by-election

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

Vacancy

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

Candidates

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

The result

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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
Registered electors
Liberal hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ The Times, 14 May 1878 p. 7