1874 Eye by-election
The 1874 Eye by-election was fought on 17 March 1874. The byelection was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, George Barrington, becoming Vice-Chamberlain of the Household. It was retained by the incumbent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | George Barrington | 656 | 69.6 | ||
| Liberal | L Easton | 386 | 30.4 | ||
| Majority | 270 | 39.2 | |||
| Turnout | 942 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Eye Election". Cardiff Times. 21 March 1874. Retrieved 12 October 2014 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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