November 1843 Salisbury by-election

The November 1843 Salisbury by-election was an election held on 24 November 1843. The by-election was brought about due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Wadham Wyndham. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Campbell.

By-election, 24 November 1843: Salisbury
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative John Campbell 317 54.0 −13.2
Whig Edward Pleydell-Bouverie 270 46.0 +13.2
Majority 47 8.0 −0.2
Turnout 587 81.1 −7.6
Registered electors 724
Conservative hold Swing −13.2
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