Sydenham by-election, 1886

The by-election for Sydenham in 1886 was a by-election held during the 9th Parliament of New Zealand, on 12 May 1886. It was held because William White resigned his seat in March 1886 on medical advice.[1] Richard Molesworth Taylor won the by-election against John Lee Scott, Samuel Paull Andrews and S. G. Jolly.[2]

Results

Sydenham by-election, 1886[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Richard Molesworth Taylor 438 39.35
Independent John Lee Scott 418 37.56
Independent Samuel Paull Andrews 230 20.66
Independent S. G. Jolly 2 0.18
Rejected ballots 25 2.25
Turnout 1113
Majority 20 1.77

References

  1. "The Sydenham Electorate." (5580). The Star. 30 March 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "The Sydenham Election." (5617). The Star. 13 May 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 4 May 2010.