1875 St Ives by-election explained

The 1875 St Ives by-election was fought on 5 March 1875. The by-election was caused by the previous by-election being declared void on petition, on grounds of "general treating".[1] It was retained by Conservative MP, Charles Praed.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: The St Ives Election Petition. 19 January 2018. Cornish Telegraph. 24 February 1875. 3. British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  2. News: St Ives. The Cornishman. 7. 29 August 1878.

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