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New Zealand by-election

The 1880 Waikaia by-election was a by-election held on 21 September 1880 in the Waikaia electorate in the Southland Region during the 7th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death of the incumbent George Ireland, on 15 August 1880.

The by-election was won by Horace Bastings. He was opposed by William Morris of Waikaia.

Results

1880 Waikaia by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Horace Bastings 330 63.83
Independent William Morris 187 36.17
Majority 143 27.66
Turnout 517

References

  1. "Dunedin". North Otago Times. 21 August 1880.
  2. "Social and General". Otago Daily Times. No. 5825. 8 October 1880. p. 2. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
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