A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Bathurst on 9 March 1886 as a result of the appointment of Francis Suttor to the office of Postmaster-General in the Jennings ministry.[1] Under the constitution, ministers in the Legislative Assembly were required to resign to recontest their seats in a by-election when appointed.[2] Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested and on this occasion a poll was required for Bathurst and Redfern where Arthur Renwick was re-elected. The 7 other ministers were re-elected unopposed.[3]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 February 1886 | Jennings ministry appointed.[4] | |
| 3 March 1886 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[5] | |
| 6 March 1886 | Nominations.[6] | |
| 9 March 1886 | Polling day | |
| 24 March 1886 | Return of writ |