1847 Lewes by-election explained

The 1847 Lewes by-election was an uncontested election held on 17 March 1847. The by-election was brought about due to the resignation of the incumbent Whig MP, Sir Howard Elphinstone. It was won by the Whig/Liberal candidate Robert Perfect, who was the only declared candidate.^{[1] [2] [3]}

See also

• List of United Kingdom by-elections (1832–1847)

Notes and References

1. Book: Frederick Walter Scott Craig . F. W. S. Craig . British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 . 1977 . . 9781349023493 . 183 .
2. News: Political Notabilia. Gloucestershire Chronicle. 20 March 1847. 4. British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
3. News: Provincial News. Sheffield Independent. 27 March 1847. 3. British Newspaper Archive. subscription .