1867 Port Chalmers by-election

The 1867 Port Chalmers by-election was a by-election held on 15 June 1867 in the Port Chalmers electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death on 11 February of the incumbent MP Thomas Dick. The by-election was won by David Forsyth Main.

Results

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The following table gives the election result, which was contested by five candidates, although Main and Captain Malcolm were the only serious contenders:[1]

1867 Port Chalmers by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent David Forsyth Main 92 46.94
Independent Captain James Malcolm 81 41.33
Independent Hugh McDermid 22 11.22
Independent James McIndoe 1 0.51
Independent John Graham 0 0
Majority 11 5.61
Turnout 196

References

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  1. ^ "Port Chalmers Election". Otago Daily Times. No. 1698. 10 June 1867 – via Papers Past.
  2. ^ "Daily Southern Cross". Daily Southern Cross. 14 June 1867.