1877 City of Auckland West by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1877 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 2 May 1877 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Benjamin Tonks.

James Wallis a clergyman was elected.

His opponent Robert Graham was a former Superintendent of Auckland Province, and there was some surprise at his defeat.[1]

Result

The following table gives the election result:

1877 City of Auckland West by-election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent James Wallis 470 63.69
Independent Robert Graham 268 36.31
Turnout 738
Majority 202 36.31

References

  1. ^ "Auckland". Otago Witness. 19 May 1877 – via Papers Past.
  2. ^ "City West Election". West Coast Times. 3 May 1877.
  3. ^ "Untitled". New Zealand Times. 3 May 1877.
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