1868 Wycombe by-election explained

The 1868 Wycombe by-election, was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Wycombe in Buckinghamshire on 11 April 1868.

Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the elevation to the peerage of the sitting Liberal MP, the Hon. Charles Carington, on the death of his father.^[1]

Candidates

The outgoing MP's brother, the Hon. William Carington, was selected by the local Liberals to fight the seat. No other candidates were nominated.^[2]

The result

There being no other candidates putting themselves forward Carington was returned unopposed.^[3]

See also

• • List of United Kingdom by-elections United Kingdom by-election records
• 1978 Wycombe by-election

Notes and References

1. The Times, 18 March 1868, p. 9.
2. The Times, 13 April 1868, p. 10.
3. F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results, 1832-1885; Macmillan Press 1977, p. 344.