1870 Mongonui by-election
New Zealand by-election
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The 1870 Mongonui by-election was a by-election held on 30 March 1870 in the Mongonui electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Thomas Ball on 1 March 1870.[1] The by-election was won by Thomas Gillies.
Results
The following table gives the election result:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Thomas Gillies | 28 | 54.90 | ||
| Independent | John Lundon | 23 | 45.10 | ||
| Majority | 5 | 9.80 | |||
| Turnout | 51 | ||||
