1873 Haverfordwest Boroughs by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The 1873 Haverfordwest Boroughs by-election was fought on 24 November 1873. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Liberal Party MP, The Lord Kensington taking the position of Parliamentary Groom in Waiting. It was retained by Edwardes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | William Edwardes | 609 | 52.2 | â4.0 | |
| Conservative | Xavier de Castanos Royds Peel | 558 | 47.8 | +4.0 | |
| Majority | 51 | 4.4 | â8.0 | ||
| Turnout | 1,167 | 73.3 | â1.1 | ||
| Registered electors | 1,592 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | -4.0 | |||