May 1843 Salisbury by-election

The May 1843 Salisbury by-election was an election held on 4 May 1843. The by-election was brought about due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal MP, W. B. Brodie. It was won by the Conservative candidate Ambrose Hussey.

By-election, 4 May 1843: Salisbury
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Ambrose Hussey 252 57.3 −9.9
Whig Edward Pleydell-Bouverie 188 42.7 +9.9
Majority 64 14.6 N/A
Turnout 440 60.8 −27.9
Registered electors 724
Conservative gain from Whig Swing −9.9
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