The 1868 City of Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 24 December 1868 in the City of Nelson electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Edward Stafford. The by-election was won by Nathaniel Edwards.

Results

The following table gives the election result:

1868 City of Nelson by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Nathaniel Edwards 302 58.53
Independent Joseph Shephard 214 41.47
Turnout 516
Majority 88 17.05

References

  1. "City Election". Nelson Examiner. 26 December 1868.
  2. "The Nomination". Nelson Evening Mail. 18 December 1868.


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