1930 Western Maori by-election

The 1930 Western Maori by-election was a by-election during the 23rd New Zealand Parliament. The election was held on 8 October 1930. It was held on the same day as another by-election in Waipawa.

1930 Western Maori by-election

8 October 1930 (1930-10-08)
Turnout	7,358
Candidate Taite Te Tomo Toko Ratana Party Reform Ratana Popular vote 3,921 3,101 Percentage 53.29 42.14
Member before election Sir Maui Pomare Reform Elected Member Taite Te Tomo Reform

The seat of Western Maori became vacant following the death of the sitting member Sir Maui Pomare on 27 June. The by-election was won by Taite Te Tomo.

Candidates

Both Pomare and Te Tomo were members of the Reform Party, then in opposition. Haanui Tokauru Ratana is described as Independent or Ratana.[1] Pei Te Hurinui Jones is described as Independent or Young Maori Party. He later supported National.

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1930 Western Maori by-election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Reform	Taite Te Tomo	3,921	53.29
	Ratana	Toko Ratana	3,101	42.14
	Independent	Pei Te Hurinui Jones	336	4.57
Majority			820	11.14
Turnout			7,358

References

1. "Western Maori". Evening Post. 9 October 1930.
2. "Reform Wins". The Evening Post. 9 October 1930.