May 1843 Salisbury by-election
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The May 1843 Salisbury by-election was an election held on 4 May 1843. The by-election was brought about due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, W. B. Brodie. It was won by the Conservative candidate Ambrose Hussey.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Ambrose Hussey | 252 | 57.3 | −9.9 | |
| Whig | Edward Pleydell-Bouverie[3] | 188 | 42.7 | +9.9 | |
| Majority | 64 | 14.6 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 440 | 60.8 | −27.9 | ||
| Registered electors | 724 | ||||
| Conservative gain from Whig | Swing | −9.9 | |||
