1885 Wakanui by-election

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The 1885 Wakanui by-election was a by-election held on 11 December 1885 in the Wakanui electorate during the 9th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP John Grigg on 4 June 1885.[1]

The by-election was won by Joseph Ivess.

Results

The following table gives the election result:

1885 Wakanui by-election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Joseph Ivess 605 52.79
Independent Edward George Wright 541 47.21
Majority 64 5.58
Turnout 1146

References

  1. OCLC 154283103
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  2. ^ "Wakanui Election". The New Zealand Herald. 7 July 1885.
  3. ^ "Wakanui Election". Wanganui Herald. 7 July 1885.