Oamaru by-election, 1923

The Oamaru by-election of 1923 was a by-election during the 21st New Zealand Parliament. The by-election was called following the invalidation of the preceding 1922 general election result due to irregularities. It was held on 1 May 1923.[1]

Two candidates contested the seat. John MacPherson (Liberal Party), who had taken the seat off the incumbent Ernest Lee (Reform Party), again won the vote.[2]

Oamaru by-election, 1923
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John MacPherson 4,492 51.9
Reform Ernest Lee 4,147 47.9
Informal votes 21 0.2
Majority 345 0.40
Turnout 8,660

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