1865 Wairarapa by-election
New Zealand by-election
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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
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 | ||||
