1874 New Shoreham by-election

The 1874 New Shoreham by-election was held on 13 March 1874. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Stephen Cave, becoming Judge Advocate General, as it was common practice at the time to vacate a seat in being appointed to cabinet. Cave retained his seat without a challenger.[1]

References

1. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. pp. 275–276. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.