| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Robert Mitchell | 119 | 51.97 | ||
| Independent | William Pitt Gordon | 110 | 48.03 | ||
| Majority | 9 | 3.93 | |||
| Turnout | 229 | ||||
References
- ^ "Waikouaiti Election". Otago Daily Times. 8 August 1868.
- ^ "Wellington". North Otago Times. 18 August 1868.