1867 Waimea by-election

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The 1867 Waimea by-election was a by-election held on 28 June 1867 in the Waimea electorate during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Arthur Robert Oliver on 9 January 1867. [1]

The by-election was won by Edward Baigent.

Results

1867 Waimea by-election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Edward Baigent 99 58.24
Independent Joseph Shephard 7135.15
Independent Fedor Kelling 3215.84
Turnout 202
Majority2813.86

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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. 224. OCLC   154283103.
  2. "City Election". Nelson Evening Mail. 30 May 1872.