Lyttelton by-election, 1873

The by-election for Lyttelton in 1873 was a by-election held during the 5th Parliament of New Zealand, on 19 May 1873. It was held because John Thomas Peacock was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council. Peacock's brother-in-law, Henry Richard Webb, won the election.

Results

Lyttelton by-election, 1873[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Henry Richard Webb 122 51.48
Independent Hugh Murray-Aynsley 115 48.52
Turnout 237
Majority 7 2.95

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