| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Francis Gledhill | 33 | 50.77 | ||
| Independent | Arthur Atkinson | 32 | 49.23 | ||
| Majority | 1 | 1.54 | |||
| Turnout | 65 | ||||
References
- ^ "Election for the General Assembly at Taranaki". The New Zealand Herald. 24 July 1865.
- ^ "Election for Omata". Taranaki Herald. 22 July 1865.