1876 City of Auckland West by-election
New Zealand by-election
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The 1876 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 25 July 1876 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, George Grey.
Benjamin Tonks, the Mayor of Auckland City, was elected by a large majority.
Result
The following table gives the election result:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Benjamin Tonks | 656 | 92.79 | ||
| Independent | Henry Warner Farnall | 232 | 33.57 | ||
| Independent | Singleton Rochford | 13 | 1.84 | ||
| Majority | 618 | 87.41 | |||
| Informal votes | 12 | ||||
| Turnout | 719 | ||||
