| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Frederic Carrington | 42 | 54.55 | ||
| Independent | Captain E. Carthew | 35 | 45.45 | ||
| Majority | 7 | 9.09 | |||
| Turnout | 77 | ||||
References
- ^ "Election". Taranaki Herald. 27 April 1870.
- ^ "Election". Taranaki Herald. 23 April 1870.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Frederic Carrington | 42 | 54.55 | ||
| Independent | Captain E. Carthew | 35 | 45.45 | ||
| Majority | 7 | 9.09 | |||
| Turnout | 77 | ||||