The 1868 Ripon by-election was held on 21 December 1868. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, John Hay, becoming Junior Naval Lord. It was retained by Hay who was unopposed.[1]
Notes and References
Book: Craig, F. W. S. . F. W. S. Craig . British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 . 1 . 1977 . Macmillan . London . 256.