| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Labour | Sydney George Smith | 2,840 | 51.44 | ||
| Reform | John Connett | 2,680 | 48.55 | ||
| Majority | 160 | 2.89 | |||
| Turnout | 5,520 | 74.19 | -12.62 | ||
References
- ^ "Taranaki By-Election". The New Zealand Herald. Vol. LV, no. 16978. 11 October 1918. p. 4. Retrieved 7 January 2016.