1887 Te Aro by-election

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The 1887 Te Aro by-election was a by-election held in the single-member Te Aro electorate during the 8th New Zealand Parliament, on 15 April 1887.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Charles Johnston; who was replaced by Francis Humphris Fraser.

Results

1887 Te Aro by-election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Francis Fraser 50658.77
Independent William Travers 34640.19
Independent J Nancarrow91.05
Majority 16018.58
Turnout 861

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