The 1898 Pembrokeshire by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Pembrokeshire in South West Wales on 15 February 1898.
The by-election was caused by the appointment as Attorney general of the Bahamas of the sitting Liberal MP, William Rees-Davies.[1]
Two candidates nominated.
The Liberal Party nominated John Philipps, a barrister.
The Conservative Party nominated the 4th Earl Cawdor, Hugh F V Campbell.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | John Philipps | 5,070 | 59.8 | +6.4 | |
Conservative | Hugh F V Campbell | 3,406 | 40.2 | −6.4 | |
Majority | 1,664 | 19.6 | +12.8 | ||
Turnout | 8,476 | 76.6 | ±0.0 | ||
Registered electors | 11,061 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | +6.4 |