1880 Windsor 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 Windsor on 29 July 1880 because Richard Driver died.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 July 1880 | Richard Driver died.[1] |
| 9 July 1880 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 27 July 1880 | Nominations |
| 29 July 1880 | Polling day |
| 3 August 1880 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry McQuade (elected) | 329 | 67.3 | |
| William Walker | 160 | 32.7 | |
| Total formal votes | 489 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 489 | 77.7 | |