1863_Heathcote_by-election

1863 Heathcote by-election

1863 Heathcote by-election

New Zealand by-election


The 1863 Heathcote by-election was a by-election held on 28 October in the Heathcote electorate during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, William Sefton Moorhouse.

He was replaced by Alfred Cox.

As Cox was the only candidate, he was declared elected unopposed.[1]


References

  1. "Heathcote Election". Lyttelton Times. 29 October 1863.



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