The 1868 Wycombe by-election, was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Wycombe in Buckinghamshire on 11 April 1868.
Vacancy
The by-election was caused by the elevation to the peerage of the sitting Liberal MP, the Hon. Charles Carington, on the death of his father.
Candidates
The outgoing MP's brother, the Hon. William Carington, was selected by the local Liberals to fight the seat. No other candidates were nominated.
The result
There being no other candidates putting themselves forward Carington was returned unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | The Hon. William Carington | Unopposed | N/A | N/A | |
| Liberal hold | |||||
References
- The Times, 18 March 1868, p. 9.
- The Times, 13 April 1868, p. 10.
- F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results, 1832-1885; Macmillan Press 1977, p. 344.