The 1847 Lewes by-election was an uncontested election held on 17 March 1847.
The by-election was brought about due to the resignation of the incumbent Whig MP, Sir Howard Elphinstone.
It was won by the Whig/Liberal candidate Robert Perfect, who was the only declared candidate.
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