March 1888 Merthyr Tydfil by-election

UK parliamentary by-election in Wales

The March 1888 Merthyr Tydfil by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales on 14 March 1888.

Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the sitting Liberal MP, Charles James who was appointed the Steward of the Manor of Northstead.

Candidates

The only candidate nominated was industrialist David Alfred Thomas.[1]

Result

The Liberal Party held the constituency unopposed.

March 1888 Merthyr Tydfil by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal David Alfred Thomas Unopposed
Registered electors
Liberal hold

References

  1. ^ "Thomas, David Alfred (THMS876DA)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  2. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. p.458
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