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March 1888 Merthyr Tydfil by-election

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The March 1888 Merthyr Tydfil by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales on 14 March 1888.

Vacancy

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The by-election was caused by the resignation of the sitting Liberal MP, Charles James who was appointed the Steward of the Manor of Northstead.

Candidates

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The only candidate nominated was industrialist David Alfred Thomas.[1]

Result

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The Liberal Party held the constituency unopposed.

March 1888 Merthyr Tydfil by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal David Alfred Thomas Unopposed
Registered electors
Liberal hold

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas, David Alfred (THMS876DA)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  2. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. p.458