1906_Westland_by-election

1906 Westland by-election

1906 Westland by-election

New Zealand by-election

The Westland by-election was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Westland, a semi-urban seat at the west coast of the South Island.

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The by-election was held on 13 July 1906, and was precipitated by the death of sitting MP, Prime Minister Richard Seddon. The seat was won by his son, Thomas. His sole opponent was Henry Michel, former Mayor of Hokitika.[1]

Results

The following table gives the election results:

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References

  1. [1]
    "Obituary". The Evening Post. Vol. CIX, no. 53. 4 March 1930. p. 8. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  2. [2]
    "The Westland By-election". The Marlborough Express. Vol. XXXIX, no. 163. 16 July 1906. p. 2. Retrieved 19 October 2013.


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