The 1876 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 25 July 1876 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, George Grey.

Benjamin Tonks, the Mayor of Auckland City, was elected by a large majority.

Result

The following table gives the election result:

1876 City of Auckland West by-election[1][2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Benjamin Tonks 656 92.79
Independent Henry Warner Farnall 232 33.57
Independent Singleton Rochford 13 1.84
Majority 618 87.41
Informal votes 12
Turnout 719

References

  1. "Daily Southern Cross". Daily Southern Cross. 26 July 1876.
  2. "Untitled". Thames Advertiser. 31 July 1876.
  3. "City West Election". Auckland Star. 28 July 1876.


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