1856 Hutt by-election

The Hutt by-election 1856 was a by-election held in the multi-member Hutt electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 27 November 1856.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Alfred Ludlam and was won by Samuel Revans. On nomination day (26 November) Samuel Revans and George Hart were nominated, and after a show of hands in favour of Revans, Hart demanded a poll. Samuel Revans was subsequently elected the following day.[1]

Results

1856 Hutt by-election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent Samuel Revans 96 80.0
Independent George Hart 24 20.0
Turnout 120
Majority 72
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References

  1. "Memorial of Merchants, Tradesmen, and Others". Lyttelton Times. VI (427). 6 December 1856. p. 3. Retrieved 2 May 2013.


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