1854 Cardiganshire by-election
The 1854 Cardiganshire by-election was a parliamentary by-election held on 22 February 1854 for the British House of Commons constituency of Cardiganshire.The seat had become vacant when the constituency's Conservative Member of Parliament, William Edward Powell retired from Parliament. He died not long after.Candidates
Only one candidate nominated for the by-election.
Vaughan was a prominent landowner in Cardiganshire and the 4th Earl of Lisburne.
Vaughan's political views and allegiance to the Conservative Party were expected to attract opposition and Thomas Lloyd of Bronwydd was mentioned as a possible candidate. However, Lloyd declined to stand and the Liberals, following the lead of the Pryse family of Gogerddan, chose not to contest the seat.Previous result
Results
