1881 City of Nelson by-election

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The 1881 Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 7 June 1881 in the City of Nelson electorate during the 7th New Zealand Parliament. The "show of hands" had favoured Richmond (31 to 24). [1]

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Acton Adams. The by-election was won by Henry Levestam. Richmond was regarded as the Government nominee. [2]

Results

The following table gives the election result:

1881 City of Nelson by-election [3] [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Henry Levestam 438 51.83
Independent James Crowe Richmond 40748.17
Turnout 845
Majority313.67

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References

  1. "The Nelson Election". West Coast Times. 6 June 1881.
  2. "Notes from Wellington". The Marlborough Express . 30 May 1881.
  3. "The Nelson Election". Nelson Evening Mail. 11 June 1881.
  4. "Mr Levestam elected for Nelson". Auckland Star . 8 June 1881.