1887 Te Aro by-election

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The 1887 Te Aro by-election was a by-election held in the single-member Te Aro electorate during the 8th New Zealand Parliament, on 15 April 1887.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Charles Johnston; who was replaced by Francis Humphris Fraser.

Results[edit]

1887 Te Aro by-election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Francis Fraser 506 58.77
Independent William Travers 346 40.19
Independent J Nancarrow 9 1.05
Majority 160 18.58
Turnout 861

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