The 1877 City of Wellington by-election was a by-election held in the multi-member City of Wellington electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament, on 27 March 1877.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of one of the two incumbent MPs, Edward Pearce, and led to his replacement by William Travers.

Results

1877 City of Wellington by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Travers 572 50.00
Independent William Hutchison 557 48.69
Majority 15 1.31
Informal votes
Turnout 1129
Registered electors

References

  1. "The City election: Official declaration of the poll". New Zealand Times. 31 March 1877.
  2. "Wellington City election". The Oamaru Mail. 28 March 1877.


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