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1898 Pembrokeshire by-election

The 1898 Pembrokeshire by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the UK House of Commons constituency of Pembrokeshire in South West Wales on 15 February 1898.

Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the appointment as Attorney general of the Bahamas of the sitting Liberal MP, William Rees-Davies.

Candidates

Two candidates were nominated.

The Liberal Party nominated John Philipps, a barrister. He held the seat.

The Conservative Party nominated the 4th Earl Cawdor, Hugh F V Campbell.

Result

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