The 1875 St Ives by-election was fought on 5 March 1875. The by-election was caused by the previous by-election being declared void on petition, on grounds of "general treating". [1] It was retained by Conservative MP, Charles Praed. [2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative | Charles Praed | 658 | 54.5 | -9.0 | |
Liberal | Francis Lycett | 550 | 45.5 | +9.0 | |
Majority | 108 | 9.0 | -18.0 | ||
Turnout | 1,208 | 85.7 | +3.0 | ||
Registered electors | 1,410 | ||||
Conservative hold | Swing | -9.0 |