1873 Suburbs of Nelson by-election

The 1873 Suburbs of Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 14 May 1873 in the Suburbs of Nelson electorate in Nelson during the 5th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Ralph Richardson. The by-election was won by Andrew Richmond. He was opposed by Charles Elliott. Fedor Kelling had withdrawn in favour of Richmond.[1][2]

Results edit

1873 Suburbs of Nelson by-election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Andrew Richmond 146 67.59
Independent Charles Elliott 70 32.41
Turnout 216
Majority 76 35.19

References edit

  1. ^ "Latest telegrams". West Coast Times. No. 2376. 14 May 1863. p. 2. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Suburban Election". Nelson Evening Mail. Vol. VIII, no. 111. 9 May 1863. p. 2. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Suburbs election". Nelson Evening Mail. Vol. VIII, no. 115. 14 May 1863. Retrieved 12 January 2020.