1864 Waimea by-election

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The 1864 Waimea by-election was a by-election held on 29 November 1864 in the Waimea electorate during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Alfred Saunders on 31 October 1864. [1]

The by-election was won by John George Miles.

Results

1864 Waimea by-election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent John George Miles 88 53.01
Independent Fedor Kelling 7846.99
Turnout 166
Majority106.02

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References

  1. Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 233. OCLC   154283103.
  2. "Waimea Election". Colonist. 2 December 1864.