1883 Bruce by-election explained

The 1883 Bruce by-election was a by-election held on 29 June in the electorate during the 8th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death on 16 May of the incumbent MP James Rutherford.

On a show of hands Mr Gillies won, but the third candidate William A. Mosley demanded a poll.^{[1] [2]}

The by-election was won by James McDonald.

However in the Gillies won the seat and McDonald came third.

Results

The following table gives the election result:

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bruce Election . Otago Daily Times . 25 June 1883 . Papers Past.
2. Web site: Bruce Election . New Zealand Times . 25 June 1883 . Papers Past.