The 1871 Monmouthshire by-election was held on 4 March 1871. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Poulett Somerset. It was won, as expected, by the unopposed Conservative candidate Lord Henry Somerset.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Lord Henry Somerset | Unopposed | |||
| Registered electors | |||||
| Conservative hold | |||||
See also
References
- ↑ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ↑ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (hardcover) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 529. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
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