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1876 Wanganui by-election

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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

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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

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  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". 27 September 1876.
  5. ^ "Wanganui". Auckland Star. 23 September 1876.
  6. ^ "Local and General". The Oamaru Mail. 3 October 1876.