The 1878 Carmarthen Boroughs by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Carmarthen Boroughs in West Wales on 11 May 1878.
Vacancy
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the sitting Liberal MP, Sir Arthur Cowell-Stepney, 2nd Baronet.
Candidates
The Liberals selected Benjamin Thomas Williams, QC, a successful barrister and a former Recorder of Carmarthen.
The result
There being no other candidates putting themselves forward Williams was returned unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Benjamin Thomas Williams | Unopposed | |||
| Registered electors | |||||
| Liberal hold | |||||
See also
References
- The Times, 14 May 1878 p. 7
- 1878 elections in the United Kingdom
- 1878 in Wales
- 1870s elections in Wales
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituencies
- Unopposed by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituencies
- Elections in Carmarthenshire
- 19th century in Carmarthenshire
- May 1878 events