1887 Te Aro by-election
New Zealand by-election
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The 1887 Te Aro by-election was a by-election held in the single-member Te Aro electorate during the 8th New Zealand Parliament, on 15 April 1887.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Charles Johnston; who was replaced by Francis Humphris Fraser.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Francis Fraser | 506 | 58.77 | ||
| Independent | William Travers | 346 | 40.19 | ||
| Independent | J Nancarrow | 9 | 1.05 | ||
| Majority | 160 | 18.58 | |||
| Turnout | 861 | ||||
