Grey by-election, 1913

The Grey by-election of 1913 was a by-election during the 18th New Zealand Parliament. As no candidate won an absolute majority on the first ballot on 17 July, a second round was held on 24 July.[1] The seat had become vacant due to the death of Arthur Guinness. Three candidates contested the seat, and it was won by the left-wing candidate, who was elected on the second ballot with Liberal support:

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Results

First ballot

Grey by-election, 1913: First ballot
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Reform Henry Michael 2,189 34.64
Social Democrat Paddy Webb 2,091 33.09
Liberal Michael Hannan 2,039 32.27
Turnout 6,319

Second ballot

Grey by-election, 1913: Second ballot
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Social Democrat Paddy Webb 3,477 55.30
Reform Henry Michael 2,811 44.70
Majority 666 10.60
Turnout 6,288
Social Democrat gain from Liberal Swing

References

  1. ^ "Declaration of Result of Poll and Notification of Second Ballot". Grey River Argus. 24 July 1913. p. 1. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=GRA19130724.2.5.4. Retrieved 13 August 2011.