1838 St Ives by-election

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The 1838 St Ives by-election was an election held on 24 May 1838. The by-election was brought about due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Halse. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Tyringham Praed.[1]

By-election, 24 May 1838: St Ives[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative William Tyringham Praed 256 50.8 +5.7
Conservative Francis Hearle Stephens 248 49.2 −5.7
Majority 8 1.6 −8.2
Turnout 504 86.0 +0.5
Registered electors 586
Conservative hold Swing +5.7

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