1889 East Coast by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1889 East Coast by-election was a by-election held on 13 December 1889 in the East Coast electorate during the 10th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Andrew Graham.

He was replaced by Alexander Creighton Arthur. William Lee Rees again stood, and came second.

Results

The following table gives the election result:

1889 East Coast by-election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Alexander Creighton Arthur 676 52.00
Independent William Lee Rees 624 48.00
Majority 52 4.00
Turnout 1300

References

  1. ^ "The East Coast Election". The Press. Vol. XLVI, no. 7425. 17 December 1889. p. 5.
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