Fetlar County Council By-Election February 1893
From Shetland History Online
The 1893 Fetlar County Council By-Election occurred on Tuesday 2 February. Unlike modern day by-elections which are most often brought about by a resignation or death, this particular by-election was due to the fact that no nomination had been received for Fetlar during the 1892 County Council elections.
Results
Electorate: 26 (24 men, 2 women and peers)
Turnout: 24
Candidate |
Votes |
Elected? |
Reverend William Henry Glover | 15 | |
Sir Arthur Nicolson | 9 |