1869 Brecon by-election
# 1869 Brecon by-election

The 1869 Brecon by-election was fought on 24 April 1869. The by-election was fought due to the voiding of the election of the incumbent MP of the Conservative Party, Howel Gwyn. It was won by the Liberal candidate Edward Villiers.

1869 Brecon by-election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Liberal | Edward Villiers | 391 | 54.4 | +5.4 |
| | Conservative | Claud Hamilton | 328 | 45.6 | -5.4 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 63 | 8.8 | N/A |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 719 | 88.3 | -1.3 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 814 | | |
| | Liberal gain from Conservative | Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | +5.4 | |
