1874 County Dublin by-election

A by-election was held on 18 March 1874 in County Dublin due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Thomas Edward Taylor, becoming Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, requiring a ministerial by-election. It was retained by the incumbent.

1874 County Dublin by-election
Registered electors 4,193[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Irish Conservative Thomas Edward Taylor 2,183 63.9 N/A
Home Rule Charles Stewart Parnell 1,235 36.1 New
Majority 948 27.8 N/A
Turnout 3,418 81.5 N/A
Irish Conservative hold Swing N/A

1874 County Dublin by-election

18 March 1874
 
Candidate Thomas Edward Taylor Charles Stewart Parnell
Party Irish Conservative Home Rule
Popular vote 2,183 1,235
Percentage 63.9% 36.1%

Location of County Dublin constituency within Ireland

MP before election

Thomas Edward Taylor
Irish Conservative

Subsequent MP

Thomas Edward Taylor
Irish Conservative

References

  1. Walker, Brian Mercer (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. p. 120.


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