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1858 Southern Division by-election

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New Zealand by-election

The Southern Division by-election 1858 was a by-election held in the multi-member Southern Division electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 8 May 1858.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Charles Taylor and was won by Theodore Haultain. On nomination day (28 April) Haultain and David Graham were nominated; Graham was the brother of the other member representing the electorate, Robert Graham. After a show of hands in favour of Haultain, Graham demanded a poll. Theodore Haultain was subsequently elected on 8 May.

Results

1858 Southern Division by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Theodore Haultain 196 51.9
Independent David Graham 182 48.1
Turnout 378
Majority 14 3.7

References

  1. ^ "The Elections". Daily Southern Cross. Vol. XV, no. 1132. 4 May 1858. p. 3. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  2. Graham, Douglas. "Graham, Robert". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  3. Wilson, James Oakley (1985) . New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840–1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 204. OCLC 154283103.
  4. ^ "Southern Division - State of the Poll. Majority for Graham, Haultain". Daily Southern Cross. Vol. XV, no. 1134. 11 May 1858. p. 3. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
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