1887 Heathcote by-election

The 1887 Heathcote by-election was a by-election held on 8 February in the Heathcote electorate during the 9th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death of the incumbent, John Coster on 17 December 1886.

He was replaced by Frederic Jones.

His opponent Aaron Ayers, the Mayor of Christchurch was expected to win the election.[1]

Result

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The following table gives the election result:

1887 Heathcote by-election [2] [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Frederic Jones 527 61.07
Independent Aaron Ayers 336 38.93
Majority 191 22.13
Turnout 863

References

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  1. ^ "Election". The Star. 8 February 1887.
  2. ^ "Election". South Canterbury Times. 9 February 1887.
  3. ^ "Meetings, Amusements". Lyttelton Times. 8 February 1887.