1876 Mudgee colonial by-election
By-election in New South Wales, Australia
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Mudgee on 5 October 1876 because of the death of Stephen Goold.[1][2]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26 August 1876 | Stephen Goold died.[2] |
| 7 September 1876 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 25 September 1876 | Nominations |
| 5 October 1876 | Polling day |
| 19 October 1876 | Return of writ |
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Rouse (elected) | 1,360 | 54.6 | |
| William Pigott | 1,129 | 45.4 | |
| Total formal votes | 2,4890 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Turnout | 2,489 | 49.0 | |