Egmont by-election, 1912

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The Egmont by-election of 1912 was a by-election during the 18th New Zealand Parliament. The seat became vacant due to the resignation of Thomas Mackenzie after the fall of his government. The by-election was held on 17 September and was won by Charles Wilkinson.[1]

Egmont by-election, 1912
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Reform Charles Wilkinson 2,721 55.9
Liberal D L A Astbury 2,139 43.9
Informal votes 11 0.2
Majority 582 12.0
Turnout 4,871
Reform gain from Liberal Swing

References

  1. Scholefield, Guy (1950) [1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer. p. 147. 
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