1894 Hong Kong sanitary board election

The second election to be held for the two unofficial seats in the Sanitary Board of Hong Kong was to be held on 16 June 1894 but, there being only two candidates, the seats were filled uncontested. John Joseph Francis was elected for a third term.

1894 Hong Kong sanitary board election
16 June 1894
Nominee J. J. Francis Robert K. Leigh
Popular vote uncontested uncontested
Members before election

J. D. Humphreys
J. J. Francis

 Elected Members

J. J. Francis
Robert K. Leigh

During the election, the outbreak of the bubonic plague devastated the colony and drew attention to the composition and power of the board. One proposal, supported by unofficial member of the Legislative Council Ho Kai, called for it to be upgraded to a municipal council with enhanced powers. Others sought its abolition.

Overview of outcome
Sanitary Board Election 1894
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Nonpartisan John Joseph Francis uncontested
Nonpartisan Robert Kennaway Leigh uncontested
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References
  • Endacott, G. B. Government and people in Hong Kong, 1841-1962 : a constitutional history Hong Kong University Press. (1964)
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