The 1889 East Coast by-election was a by-election held on 13 December 1889 in the East Coast electorate during the 10th New Zealand Parliament.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Andrew Graham.
He was replaced by Alexander Creighton Arthur. William Lee Rees again stood, and came second.
Results
editThe following table gives the election result:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Alexander Creighton Arthur | 676 | 52.00 | ||
| Independent | William Lee Rees | 624 | 48.00 | ||
| Majority | 52 | 4.00 | |||
| Turnout | 1300 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "The East Coast Election". The Press. Vol. XLVI, no. 7425. 17 December 1889. p. 5.
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