| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Edward Lee | 258 | 41.75 | ||
| Independent | Edward Richardson | 220 | 35.60 | ||
| Independent | John McLachlan | 140 | 22.65 | ||
| Turnout | 618 | ||||
| Majority | 38 | 6.15 | |||
References
- ^ "Selwyn Election". New Zealand Times. 20 April 1883.
- ^ "Selwyn Election". New Zealand Mail. 14 April 1883.
- ^ "The Result of the Selwyn Election". New Zealand Times. 20 April 1883.