1867 Raglan by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1867 Raglan by-election was a by-election held on 4 June 1887 in the Raglan electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Joseph Newman on 9 April 1867.[1]

The by-election was won by James Farmer.

Results

1867 Raglan by-election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent James Farmer 224 56.85
Independent Joseph Crispe 127 32.23
Independent Henry Chamberlin 43 10.91
Turnout 394
Majority 97 24.62

References

  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 223. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "Election of Mr Farmer". Daily Southern Cross. Vol. XXIII, no. 3092. 14 June 1867. p. 5. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Raglan Election". Daily Southern Cross. Vol. XXIII, no. 3071. 24 May 1867. p. 7. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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