1869 City of Dunedin by-election
New Zealand by-election
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The 1869 City of Dunedin by-election was a by-election held on 5 March 1869 in the City of Dunedin electorate in Dunedin during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, James Paterson.
The winner was Thomas Birch. He was opposed by James Gordon Stuart Grant, a local eccentric and frequent candidate.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Thomas Birch | 578 | 76.35 | ||
| Independent | James Gordon Stuart Grant | 179 | 23.65 | ||
| Turnout | 757 | ||||
| Majority | 399 | 52.71 | |||
