Hawick Burghs (UK Parliament constituency)

George Otto Trevelyan was returned without opposition at the 1868 general election and again after acceptance of office at a by-election on 14 January 1869.

Trevelyan was appointed Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, requiring a by-election.

Trevelyan was appointed Secretary for Scotland, requiring a by-election.

Shaw was appointed Solicitor-General for Scotland, requiring a by-election.

The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by July 1914, the following candidates had been selected;