Manuherikia (New Zealand electorate)
Manuherikia was a parliamentary
Members of Parliament
.
Population centres
The electorate included the towns of Alexandra, Cromwell, Ranfurly and Roxburgh.
History
The electorate was formed for the 1866 election. It existed for one term only, i.e. until the end of the 4th New Zealand Parliament in 1870.[1]
Members
The electorate was represented by two Members of Parliament:[1]
Key
| Election | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 1866 election | William Baldwin | |
| 1867 by-election | David Mervyn | |
Election results
1867 Manuherikia by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | David Mervyn | 51 | 73.91 | ||
| Independent | John Jack | 18 | 26.09 | ||
| Turnout | 69 | ||||
| Majority | 33 | 47.83 | |||
References
- ^ OCLC 154283103.
- ^ "Manuherikia Election". Dunstan Times. 26 April 1867.