A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Upper Hunter on 3 July 1868 due to the resignation of sitting member James White,[1] who left the colony to travel to England, Europe and the United States.
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 May 1868 | James White resigned. | |
| 18 May 1868 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 2 June 1868 | Nominations | |
| 6 June 1868 | Polling day | |
| 15 June 1868 | Return of writ | |
| 24 June 1868 | Poll held at Jerry's Plains as no poll was held there on 6 June.[3] | |
| 21 August 1868 | Election proclaimed valid despite not being returned by 15 June.[4] |