1876 Wanganui by-election

The 1876 Wanganui by-election was a by-election held on 27 September 1876 in the Wanganui electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate; the other member being John Bryce.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Julius Vogel, who was going to London as Agent-General. He was replaced by William Fox, despite him being absent from the colony at the time and not expected back for two months.[1]

John Morgan, who came second was a farmer. He was nominated as William Fox had not been communicated with, and might wish to go in the upper house rather than the lower house when he returned.[2][3][4][5]

Result

The following table gives the election result:

1876 Wanganui by-election[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Fox 256 60.81
Independent John Morgan 165 39.19
Turnout 421
Majority 91 21.62

References

  1. "Wanganui Election". The Colonist. 30 September 1876.
  2. "Wanganui". Daily Southern Cross. 17 September 1876.
  3. "The Nomination". Daily Southern Cross. 25 September 1876.
  4. "Wanganui Chronicle". Wanganui Chronicle. 27 September 1876.
  5. "Wanganui". Auckland Star. 23 September 1876.
  6. "Local and General". The Oamaru Mail. 3 October 1876.
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