1873 Invercargill by-election
1873 by-election in Invercargill, New Zealand
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The 1873 Invercargill by-election was a by-election during the 5th New Zealand Parliament in the Southland electorate of Invercargill. The by-election occurred following the resignation of MP William Henderson Calder and was won by John Cuthbertson.
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22 May 1873
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Background
William Henderson Calder, who was first elected to represent Invercargill in the 1871 election, resigned in 1873. This triggered the Invercargill by-election, which was held on 22 May 1873. Two independent candidates contested the election, John Cuthbertson and William Wood. Cuthbertson obtained 52.48% of the votes and was successful.[1]
Previous election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | William Henderson Calder | 142 | 61.21 | +61.21 | |
| Independent | George Lumsden | 90 | 38.79 | +38.79 | |
| Majority | 52 | 22.41 | |||
| Turnout | 232 | ||||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | John Cuthbertson | 159 | 52.48 | ||
| Independent | William Wood | 144 | 47.52 | ||
| Majority | 15 | 4.95 | |||
| Turnout | 303 | ||||
