1861_Wanganui_by-election

1861 Wanganui by-election

1861 Wanganui by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1861 Wanganui by-election was a by-election held on 5 July 1861 in the Wanganui electorate during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Henry Shafto Harrison, as he was a sheriff of the district.[1]

He was declared elected unopposed, as he was the only candidate nominated. He was not a supporter of the Fox Party so could mean the lack of support rather than a majority of one for William Fox.[2][3]

References

  1. [1]
    "House of Representatives". Nelson Examiner. 3 July 1861.
  2. [2]
    "Untitled". Hawke's Bay Times. 25 July 1861.
  3. [3]
    "Wanganui". Wellington Independent. 16 July 1861.


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