1875 St Ives by-election
UK parliamentary by-election
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The 1875 St Ives by-election was fought on 5 March 1875. The by-election was caused by the previous by-election being declared void on petition, on grounds of "general treating".[1] It was retained by Conservative MP, Charles Praed.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Charles Praed | 658 | 54.5 | â9.0 | |
| Liberal | Francis Lycett | 550 | 45.5 | +9.0 | |
| Majority | 108 | 9.0 | â18.0 | ||
| Turnout | 1,208 | 85.7 | +3.0 | ||
| Registered electors | 1,410 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -9.0 | |||
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