1874 Preston by-election
The 1874 Preston by-election was fought on 24 April 1874. The byelection was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, John Holker, becoming Solicitor General for England and Wales. It was retained by the incumbent. References 1874 elections in the United Kingdom 1874 in England 1870s in Lancashire Elections in Preston By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Lancashire constituencies Unopposed ministerial by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in English constituencies April 1874 events