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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.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | David Alfred Thomas | Unopposed | |||
Registered electors | |||||
Liberal hold |
References
- ^ "Thomas, David Alfred (THMS876DA)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ 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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