1868 City of Nelson by-election
New Zealand by-election
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The 1868 City of Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 24 December 1868 in the City of Nelson electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Edward Stafford. The by-election was won by Nathaniel Edwards.
Results
The following table gives the election result:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Nathaniel Edwards | 302 | 58.53 | ||
| Independent | Joseph Shephard | 214 | 41.47 | ||
| Turnout | 516 | ||||
| Majority | 88 | 17.05 | |||
