1881 City of Nelson by-election

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The 1881 Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 7 June 1881 in the City of Nelson electorate during the 7th New Zealand Parliament. The "show of hands" had favoured Richmond (31 to 24).[1]

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Acton Adams. The by-election was won by Henry Levestam. Richmond was regarded as the Government nominee.[2]

Results[edit]

The following table gives the election result:

1881 City of Nelson by-election[3][4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Henry Levestam 438 51.83
Independent James Crowe Richmond 407 48.17
Turnout 845
Majority 31 3.67

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Nelson Election". West Coast Times. 6 June 1881.
  2. ^ "Notes from Wellington". The Marlborough Express. 30 May 1881.
  3. ^ "The Nelson Election". Nelson Evening Mail. 11 June 1881.
  4. ^ "Mr Levestam elected for Nelson". Auckland Star. 8 June 1881.



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