1867 Port Chalmers by-election

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The 1867 Port Chalmers by-election was a by-election held on 15 June 1867 in the Port Chalmers electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death on 11 February of the incumbent MP Thomas Dick. The by-election was won by David Forsyth Main.

Results

The following table gives the election result, which was contested by five candidates, although Main and Captain Malcolm were the only serious contenders: [1]

1867 Port Chalmers by-election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Independent David Forsyth Main 92 46.94
Independent Captain James Malcolm8141.33
Independent Hugh McDermid2211.22
Independent James McIndoe10.51
Independent John Graham00
Majority115.61
Turnout 196

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References

  1. "Port Chalmers Election". Otago Daily Times (1698). 10 June 1867 via Papers Past.
  2. "Daily Southern Cross". Daily Southern Cross . 14 June 1867.