1873 Suburbs of Nelson by-election

The 1873 Suburbs of Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 14 May 1873 in the Suburbs of Nelson electorate in Nelson during the 5th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Ralph Richardson. The by-election was won by Andrew Richmond. He was opposed by Charles Elliott. Fedor Kelling had withdrawn in favour of Richmond.[1][2]

Results

1873 Suburbs of Nelson by-election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Andrew Richmond 146 67.59
Independent Charles Elliott 70 32.41
Turnout 216
Majority 76 35.19

References

  1. "Latest telegrams". West Coast Times. No. 2376. 14 May 1863. p. 2. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  2. "Suburban Election". Nelson Evening Mail. Vol. VIII, no. 111. 9 May 1863. p. 2. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  3. "Suburbs election". Nelson Evening Mail. Vol. VIII, no. 115. 14 May 1863. Retrieved 12 January 2020.


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