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1867 Waimea by-election

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The 1867 Waimea by-election was a by-election held on 28 June 1867 in the Waimea electorate during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Arthur Robert Oliver on 9 January 1867.[1]

The by-election was won by Edward Baigent.

Results

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1867 Waimea by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Edward Baigent 99 58.24
Independent Joseph Shephard 71 35.15
Independent Fedor Kelling 32 15.84
Turnout 202
Majority 28 13.86

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 224. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "City Election". Nelson Evening Mail. 30 May 1872.