1838 St Ives by-election

The 1838 St Ives by-election was an election held on 24 May 1838. The by-election was brought about due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Halse. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Tyringham Praed.[1]

By-election, 24 May 1838: St Ives[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative William Tyringham Praed 256 50.8 +5.7
Conservative Francis Hearle Stephens 248 49.2 −5.7
Majority 8 1.6 −8.2
Turnout 504 86.0 +0.5
Registered electors 586
Conservative hold Swing +5.7

References

  1. ^ a b Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
  2. ^ Stooks Smith, Henry. (1973) [1844-1850]. Craig, F. W. S. (ed.). The Parliaments of England (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. pp. 47–48. ISBN 0-900178-13-2.


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