1891 Egmont by-election

The 1891 Egmont by-election was a by-election held on 17 February 1891 during the 11th New Zealand Parliament in the Taranaki electorate of Egmont.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Harry Atkinson when he was appointed to the Legislative Council, along with six other Conservatives; to block any radical measures introduced by the new Liberal Government of John Ballance.

The by-election was won by Felix McGuire.[1]

McGuire was opposed by Robert Bruce who had previously represented Rangitikei.[2]

Results

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1891 Egmont by-election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Felix McGuire 986 51.92
Independent Robert Bruce 913 48.04
Majority 73 3.84
Turnout 1,899

Notes

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  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "The Egmont Election". The Marlborough Express. Vol. XXVII, no. 41. 18 February 1891. p. 2.
  3. ^ "Egmont Election: Success of the Local Candidate". Taranaki Herald. Vol. XL, no. 9011. 18 February 1891. p. 2. Retrieved 27 December 2018.