1893 Thames by-election

The Thames by-election of 1893 was a by-election held during the 11th New Zealand Parliament in the electorate of Thames.

1893 Thames by-election
26 July 1893 (1893-07-26)
 
Candidate James McGowan
Party Liberal
Popular vote elected unopposed
Member before election

Alfred Cadman
Liberal

 Elected Member

James McGowan
Liberal

Background

The by-election was caused after the resignation of Liberal Party MP Alfred Cadman. The Liberals selected the incumbent Mayor of Thames, James McGowan as their candidate for Cadman's seat. After a large public gathering, it was decided not to run another candidate against McGowan in light of a general election being only months away, resulting in McGowan being elected unopposed.[1]

References
  1. "New Zealand Telegrams". Grey River Argus. 24 July 1893. p. 4. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
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