1883 Selwyn by-election
New Zealand by-election
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The 1883 Selwyn by-election was a by-election held on 6 April 1883 during the 8th New Zealand Parliament in the Canterbury electorate of Selwyn.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP John Hall.
The by-election was won by Edward Lee.
A government supporter, he was opposed by the Hon. Edward Richardson and John McLachlan.[1]
Results
The following table gives the election result:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Edward Lee | 258 | 41.75 | ||
| Independent | Edward Richardson | 220 | 35.60 | ||
| Independent | John McLachlan | 140 | 22.65 | ||
| Turnout | 618 | ||||
| Majority | 38 | 6.15 | |||
