Prior to the 1865 General Election, Colonel Powell, the sitting member for the Cardiganshire county constituency had indicated his intention to retire. As a leading landowner in the south of the county, Lloyd emerged as the Liberal candidate. However, when Powell reversed his decision, Lloyd issued an address stating that he would not oppose the sitting member.
Prior to the 1865 General Election, Colonel Powell, the incumbent representative for Cardiganshire, had indicated his intention to retire. As a leading landowner in the south of the county, Lloyd emerged as the Liberal candidate. However, when Powell changed his mind, Lloyd issued an address stating he would not oppose the sitting member.