1894 Tuapeka by-election
The 1894 Tuapeka by-election was a by-election held on 9 July 1894 during the 12th New Zealand Parliament in the rural lower South Island electorate of Tuapeka.
The by-election was held to replace Vincent Pyke after his death on 5 June. The winner was William Larnach, who became a cabinet minister.
Results
The following table gives the election result:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | William Larnach | 1,373 | 51.00% | ||
| Independent | Scobie Mackenzie | 1319 | 49.00% | ||
| Majority | 54 | 2.01% | |||
| Turnout | 2,692 | ||||
Notes
- "Election Result". The Wanganui Herald. XXVIII (8522). 10 July 1894. p. 2. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- "Another defeat for Scobie Mackenzie". Grey River Argus. XXXVI (7986). 10 July 1894. p. 2. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- "Election Result". Evening Star (9439). 10 July 1901. p. 2. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
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