1882 Caernarvon Boroughs by-election
UK parliamentary by-election in Wales
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The 1882 Caernarvon Boroughs by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Caernarvon Boroughs in North Wales on 30 March 1882.
Vacancy
The by-election was caused by the death of the sitting Liberal MP, William Bulkeley Hughes.
Candidates
Two candidates nominated.
The Liberal Party nominated Welsh landowner Love Jones-Parry.[1]
An independent Liberal Robert Sorton-Parry[2] also nominated. He was a former Sheriff of Caernarvonshire.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Love Jones-Parry | 2,037 | 77.4 | N/A | |
| Independent Liberal | Robert Sorton-Parry | 596 | 22.6 | N/A | |
| Majority | 1,441 | 54.8 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 2,633 | 62.3 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 4,223 | ||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |||