1867 Raglan by-election

The 1867 Raglan by-election was a by-election held on 4 June 1887 in the Raglan electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Joseph Newman on 9 April 1867.[1]

The by-election was won by James Farmer.

Results

1867 Raglan by-election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent James Farmer 224 56.85
Independent Joseph Crispe 127 32.23
Independent Henry Chamberlin 43 10.91
Turnout 394
Majority 97 24.62
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References

  1. Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 223. OCLC 154283103.
  2. "Election of Mr Farmer". Daily Southerrn Cross. 14 June 1867.
  3. "Raglan Election". Daily Southern Cross. 24 May 1867.


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