1875 St Ives by-election

The 1875 St Ives by-election was fought on 5 March 1875. The by-election was caused by the previous by-election being declared void on petition, on grounds of "general treating". It was retained by Conservative MP, Charles Praed.

1875 St Ives by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Charles Praed 658 54.5 −9.0
Liberal Francis Lycett 550 45.5 +9.0
Majority 108 9.0 −18.0
Turnout 1,208 85.7 +3.0
Registered electors 1,410
Conservative hold Swing -9.0
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