1868 Franklin by-election
New Zealand by-election
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The 1868 Franklin by-election was a by-election held on 2 July 1868 in the Franklin electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Robert Graham on 25 May 1868.[1]
The by-election was won by William Turnbull Swan.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | William Turnbull Swan | 619 | 53.04 | ||
| Independent | William Buckland | 548 | 46.96 | ||
| Turnout | 1167 | ||||
| Majority | 71 | 6.08 | |||
