The 1847 Lewes by-election was an uncontested election held on 17 March 1847. The by-election was brought about due to the resignation of the incumbent Whig MP, Sir Howard Elphinstone. It was won by the Whig/ Liberal candidate Robert Perfect, who was the only declared candidate. [1] [2] [3]
See also
References
- ^ Frederick Walter Scott Craig (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885. Springer. p. 183. ISBN 9781349023493.
- ^ "Political Notabilia". Gloucestershire Chronicle. 20 March 1847. p. 4 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Provincial News". Sheffield Independent. 27 March 1847. p. 3 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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