March 1888 Merthyr Tydfil by-election
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
[edit]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
[edit]The only candidate nominated was industrialist David Alfred Thomas.[1]
Result
[edit]The Liberal Party held the constituency unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | David Alfred Thomas | Unopposed | |||
| Registered electors | |||||
| Liberal hold | |||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas, David Alfred (THMS876DA)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London and Basingstoke: The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 9780333169032. p.458
