1873 Northern West Riding of Yorkshire by-election

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The 1873 Northern West Riding of Yorkshire by-election was fought on 27 August 1873. The byelection was fought due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Lord Frederick Cavendish, becoming Lord Commissioner of the Treasury. It was retained by Cavendish,[1] who was unopposed.[2]

References

  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1977). British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (1 ed.). London: Macmillan. p. 515.