A 1874 by-election was held on 18 March 1874 in County Dublin due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Thomas Edward Taylor, becoming Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, requiring a ministerial by-election. It was retained by the incumbent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Conservative | Thomas Edward Taylor | 2,183 | 63.9 | N/A | |
| Home Rule | Charles Stewart Parnell | 1,235 | 36.1 | New | |
| Majority | 948 | 27.8 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 3,418 | 81.5 | N/A | ||
| Irish Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |||
References
- ^ Walker, Brian Mercer (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. p. 120.
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