1883 Bruce by-election

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The 1883 Bruce by-election was a by-election held on 29 June in the Bruce electorate during the 8th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death on 16 May of the incumbent MP James Rutherford.

On a show of hands Mr Gillies won, but the third candidate William A. Mosley demanded a poll. [1] [2]

The by-election was won by James McDonald.

However in the 1884 election Gillies won the seat and McDonald came third.

Results

The following table gives the election result:

1883 Bruce by-election [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent James McDonald 472 46.64
Independent Robert Gillies 45144.57
Independent William A. Mosley898.79
Majority 212.08
Turnout 1136

References

  1. "Bruce Election". Otago Daily Times. 25 June 1883 via Papers Past.
  2. "Bruce Election". New Zealand Times. 25 June 1883 via Papers Past.
  3. "Bruce Election". Otago Daily Times . 13 July 1883.