Christchurch North by-election, 1889

Christchurch North by-election, 1889

The Christchurch North by-election of 1889 was a by-election held to elect a member to the New Zealand House of Representatives' 10th session. It was held to fill the gap left by Sir Julius Vogel, the former Premier of New Zealand.

Christchurch North by-election, 1889[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Edward Humphreys 403 41.76
Independent John Ollivier 378 39.17
Independent Eden George 184 19.07
Majority 25 2.59
Turnout 965

References

  1. ^ "Christchurch North Election". The Star. Issue 6577, 20 June 1889. pp. 3. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=TS18890620.2.22. Retrieved 27 March 2010.