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 | |||
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References
- The Times, 14 May 1878 p7
See also
- List of United Kingdom by-elections
- United Kingdom by-election records
- Carmarthen by-election
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