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The 1873 Orkney and Shetland by-election was contested on 6-7 January 1873. The by-election had arisen due to the death of sitting MP Frederick Dundas in October 1872.
Election Results
Turnout: 1,267
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Samuel Laing | 646 | 51.0% | ||
| Liberal | Sir Peter Tait | 621 | 49.0% | ||
