1868 City of Nelson by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1868 City of Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 24 December 1868 in the City of Nelson electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Edward Stafford. The by-election was won by Nathaniel Edwards.

Results

The following table gives the election result:

1868 City of Nelson by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Nathaniel Edwards 302 58.53
Independent Joseph Shephard 214 41.47
Turnout 516
Majority 88 17.05

References

  1. ^ "City Election". Nelson Examiner. 26 December 1868.
  2. ^ "The Nomination". Nelson Evening Mail. 18 December 1868.
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