1867 Goldfields West 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 Goldfields West on 26 February 1867 because of the resignation of Stephen Donnelly.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 29 Dec 1866 | Stephen Donnelly resigned.[1] |
| 5 January 1867 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 29 January 1867 | Nominations at Sofala |
| 26 February 1867 | Polling day |
| 26 March 1867 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Thornton (elected) | 341 | 59.4 | |
| John Rae | 233 | 40.6 | |
| Total formal votes | 574 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 574 | 9.8 | |