By-elections in the House of Lords
This page sets out notices, lists of candidates and results of recent hereditary peers' by-elections in the House of Lords.
2019 by-elections
Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the death of Viscount Slim, a Crossbench hereditary peer, on 12 January 2019.
A by-election was held on 26 March 2019 to fill the vacant seat. Lord Ravensdale was elected.
- Result: Hereditary peers' by-election following the death of Viscount Slim
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
2018 by-elections
Hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the death of Lord Skelmersdale, one of the 15 hereditary peers elected by the whole House in 1999, on 31 October 2018.
A by-election was held on 22 January 2019 to fill the vacant seat. Lord Reay was elected.
- Result: Hereditary peers' by-election following the death of Lord Skelmersdale
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Hereditary peers' by-election
Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the retirement of Lord Northbourne, a Crossbench hereditary peer, on 4 September 2018.
A by-election was held on 28 November 2018 to fill the vacant seat. Lord Carrington was elected.
- Result: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election following the retirement of Lord Northbourne
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
Conservative hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the retirement of Lord Glentoran, a Conservative hereditary peer, on 1 June 2018.
A by-election was held on 18 July to fill the vacant seat. Lord Bethell was elected.
- Result: Conservative hereditary peers' by-election following the retirement of Lord Glentoran
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Conservative hereditary peers' by-election
Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the retirement of Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, a Crossbench hereditary peer, on 9 May 2018.
A by-election was held on 4 July 2018 to fill the vacant seat. The Earl of Devon was elected.
2017 by-elections
Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the retirement of Lord Walpole, a Crossbench hereditary peer, on 13 June 2017.
A by-election was held on 19 July 2017 to fill the vacant seat. Lord Vaux of Harrowden was elected.
- Result: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election following the retirement of Lord Walpole
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
Hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the death of Lord Lyell, one of the 15 hereditary peers elected by the whole House in 1999, on 11 January 2017.
A by-election was held on 21 March 2017 to fill the vacant seat. Lord Colgrain was elected.
2016 by-elections
Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following Lord Bridges ceasing to be a member of the House on 18 May 2016 by virtue of non-attendance in session 2015–16. He was a Crossbench hereditary peer.
A by-election was held on 12 July 2016 to fill the vacant seat. The Earl of Cork and Orrery (Lord Boyle) was elected.
- Result: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election following Lord Bridges ceasing to be a member
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
Liberal Democrat hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the death of Lord Avebury, a Liberal Democrat hereditary peer, on 14 February 2016.
A by-election was held on 19 April 2016 to fill the vacant seat. Viscount Thurso was elected.
- Result: Liberal Democrat hereditary peers' by-election following the death of Lord Avebury
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for Liberal Democrat hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Liberal Democrat hereditary peers' by-election
2015 by-elections
Conservative hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the death of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, a Conservative hereditary peer, on 31 August 2015.
A by-election was held on 24 November 2015 to fill the vacant seat. Lord Fairfax of Cameron was elected.
- Result: Conservative hereditary peers' by-election following the death of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for Conservative hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Conservative hereditary peers' by-election
Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the retirement of Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, a Crossbench hereditary peer, on 23 July 2015.
A by-election was held on 20 October 2015 to fill the vacant seat. Lord Trevethin and Oaksey was elected.
- Result: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election following the retirement of Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
Conservative hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the retirement of Lord Luke, a Conservative hereditary peer, on 24 June 2015.
A by-election was held on 16 September 2015 to fill the vacant seat. The Duke of Wellington was elected.
- Result: Conservative hereditary peers' by-election following the retirement of Lord Luke
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for Conservative hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Conservative hereditary peers' by-election
Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
A vacancy was created following the retirement of Viscount Tenby, a Crossbench hereditary peer, on 1 May 2015.
A by-election was held on 7 July 2015 to fill the vacant seat. Lord Mountevans was elected.
- Result: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election following the retirement of Viscount Tenby
- House of Lords notice: Arrangements and list of candidates for Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
- House of Lords notice: Crossbench hereditary peers' by-election
2014 by-elections and earlier
Notices relating to 2014 by-elections and earlier are also available to read.