1858 Pensioner Settlements by-election

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The Pensioner Settlements by-election 1858 was a by-election held in the multi-member Pensioner Settlements electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 29 April 1858. [1]

The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Joseph Greenwood and was won by Jermyn Symonds. [1] On nomination day (28 April) Jermyn Symonds and Captain Balneavis were nominated, and after a show of hands in favour of Symonds, Balneavis demanded a poll. John Symonds was subsequently elected the following day. [2]

Results

1858 Pensioner Settlements by-election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Jermyn Symonds 262 52.6
Independent Captain Balneavis 23647.4
Turnout 498
Majority 26

References

  1. 1 2 Wilson, Jim (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 238. OCLC   154283103.
  2. 1 2 "The Elections". Daily Southern Cross . Vol. XV, no. 1132. 4 May 1858. p. 3. Retrieved 2 May 2013.