The 1885 Denbighshire by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Denbighshire in Wales on 27 May 1885.
Vacancy edit
The by-election was caused by the death of the sitting Conservative MP, Watkin Williams-Wynn on 9 May 1885.[1]
Candidates edit
The only candidate who nominated was Conservative Herbert Williams-Wynn, the nephew and son in law of Watkin Williams-Wynn[2] He was thus elected unopposed.
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Herbert Williams-Wynn | Unopposed | |||
| Registered electors | |||||
| Conservative hold | |||||
References edit
- ^ "Wynn, Sir Watkin Williams (WN842WW)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ Burke's: William-Wynn.
- ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (hardcover) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 524. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.