1877 City of Auckland West by-election

The 1877 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 2 May 1877 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Benjamin Tonks.

James Wallis a clergyman was elected.

His opponent Robert Graham was a former Superintendent of Auckland Province, and there was some surprise at his defeat.[1]

Result

The following table gives the election result:

1877 City of Auckland West by-election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent James Wallis 470 63.69
Independent Robert Graham 268 36.31
Turnout 738
Majority 202 36.31

References

  1. "Auckland". Otago Witness. 19 May 1877 via Papers Past.
  2. "City West Election". West Coast Times. 3 May 1877.
  3. "Untitled". New Zealand Times. 3 May 1877.


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