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". It was retained by Conservative MP, Charles Praed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Charles Praed | 658 | 54.5 | −9.0 | |
| Liberal | Francis Lycett | 550 | 45.5 | +9.0 | |
| Majority | 108 | 9.0 | −18.0 | ||
| Turnout | 1,208 | 85.7 | +3.0 | ||
| Registered electors | 1,410 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -9.0 | |||
References
- "The St Ives Election Petition". Cornish Telegraph. 24 February 1875. p. 3. Retrieved 19 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "St Ives". The Cornishman. No. 7. 29 August 1878.
- F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 (2nd edition, Aldershot: Parliamentary Research Services, 1989)
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