1866 Clarence colonial by-election
By-election in New South Wales, Australia
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of the Clarence on 27 August 1866 following the resignation of John Laycock.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 August 1866 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[2] |
| 20 August 1866 | Nominations |
| 27 August 1866 | Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm |
| 10 September 1866 | Return of writ |
Candidates
- John Robertson had been appointed Secretary for Lands but had been defeated at the resulting 1866 West Sydney by-election.[3]
- Alexander MacKellar had been the second placed candidate at the 1859 election for The Clarence receiving 30.3% of the vote.[4]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Robertson (elected) | 219 | 57.2 | |
| Alexander MacKellar | 164 | 42.8 | |
| Total formal votes | 383 | 98.2 | |
| Informal votes | 7 | 1.8 | |
| Turnout | 390 | 18.3 | |