1878 Carmarthen Boroughs by-election

UK Parliamentary by-election in Wales December 2020 November 2013 The 1878 Carmarthen Boroughs by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the UK House of Commons constituency of Carmarthen Boroughs in West Wales on 11 May 1878. Vacancy The by-election was caused by the resignation of the sitting Liberal MP, Sir Arthur Cowell-Stepney, 2nd Baronet. Candidates The Liberals selected Benjamin Thomas Williams, QC, a successful barrister and a former Recorder of Carmarthen. The result There being no other candidates putting themselves forward Williams was returned unopposed.The Times, 14 May 1878 p. 7 Carmarthen Boroughs by-election, 1878 Liberal Party (UK) Benjamin Thomas Williams Liberal Party (UK) See also Lists of United Kingdom by-elections United Kingdom by-election records Carmarthen by-election References Category:1878 elections in the United Kingdom Category:1878 in Wales Category:1870s elections in Wales Category:By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituencies Category:Unopposed by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituencies Category:Elections in Carmarthenshire Category:19th century in Carmarthenshire Category:May 1878 in the United Kingdom