Napier by-election, 1861

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The 1861 Napier by-election was a by-election held in the Napier electorate during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament, on 1 July 1860.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Henry Stark and was won by William Colenso.[1] Messrs Colenso, Sealy, Tucker and Ferguson were nominated, with Colenso subsequently elected with a majority of 17.[2]

Results

Napier by-election, 1860
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Colenso 47 44.8
Independent Sealy 30 28.6
Independent Tucker 23 21.9
Independent Ferguson 5 4.8
Majority 17
Turnout 105

References

  1. Scholefield, Guy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer. p. 161. 
  2. "Local Intelligence". Hawke's Bay Herald. Volume 4, Issue 198, 6 July 1861. p. 5. Retrieved 1 May 2013. 


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