1868 Wycombe by-election
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The 1868 Wycombe by-election, was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Wycombe in
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on 11 April 1868.


Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the elevation to the peerage of the sitting Liberal MP, the Hon. Charles Carington, on the death of his father.


Candidates

The outgoing MP's brother, the Hon. William Carington, was selected by the local Liberals to fight the seat. No other candidates were nominated.


The result

There being no other candidates putting themselves forward Carington was returned unopposed.F. W. S. Craig, ''British Parliamentary Election Results, 1832-1885''; Macmillan Press 1977, p. 344.


References

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See also

* List of United Kingdom by-elections * United Kingdom by-election records *
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