1877 City of Auckland West by-election
New Zealand by-election
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The 1877 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 2 May 1877 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, Benjamin Tonks.
James Wallis a clergyman was elected.
His opponent Robert Graham was a former Superintendent of Auckland Province, and there was some surprise at his defeat.[1]
Result
The following table gives the election result:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | James Wallis | 470 | 63.69 | ||
| Independent | Robert Graham | 268 | 36.31 | ||
| Turnout | 738 | ||||
| Majority | 202 | 36.31 | |||
