The 1865 Wairarapa by-election was a by-election held on 29 July in the Wairarapa electorate in the Wairarapa during the 6th New Zealand Parliament.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Charles Carter, who had returned to England.
He was replaced by Henry Bunny.
Results edit
The following table gives the election result:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Henry Bunny | 105 | 55.56 | ||
| Independent | Edward Pearce | 84 | 44.44 | ||
| Majority | 21 | 11.11 | |||
| Turnout | 189 | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Election". New Zealand Spectator. 2 August 1865.
- ^ "Election". Daily Southern Cross. 21 July 1865.
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