1876 City of Auckland West by-election

The 1876 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 25 July 1876 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, George Grey.

Benjamin Tonks, the Mayor of Auckland City, was elected by a large majority.

Result

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The following table gives the election result:

1876 City of Auckland West by-election[1][2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Benjamin Tonks 656 92.79
Independent Henry Warner Farnall 232 33.57
Independent Singleton Rochford 13 1.84
Majority 618 87.41
Informal votes 12
Turnout 719

References

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  1. ^ "Daily Southern Cross". Daily Southern Cross. 26 July 1876.
  2. ^ "Untitled". Thames Advertiser. 31 July 1876.
  3. ^ "City West Election". Auckland Star. 28 July 1876.