UK Parliamentary by-election in Wales
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
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]
See also
References
- ^ The Times, 14 May 1878 p. 7
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