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The 1874 South West Lancashire by-election was fought on 19 March 1874. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Richard Assheton Cross, becoming Home Secretary. It was retained by the incumbent. [1]

References

  1. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1977). British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (1 ed.). London: Macmillan. p. 414.