1906 Westland by-election explained

Election Name:1906 Westland by-election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Year:1906
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1905 New Zealand general election
Previous Year:1905 general
Next Election:1908 New Zealand general election
Next Year:1908 general
Turnout:91.12%
Candidate1:Tom Seddon
Party1:New Zealand Liberal Party
Popular Vote1:2,403
Percentage1:58.81
Candidate2:Henry Michel
Party2:Conservative (New Zealand)
Popular Vote2:1,683
Percentage2:41.18
Member
Before Election:Richard Seddon
After Election:Tom Seddon
Before Party:New Zealand Liberal Party
After Party:New Zealand Liberal Party

The Westland by-election was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Westland, a semi-urban seat at the west coast of the South Island.

The by-election was held on 13 July 1906, and was precipitated by the death of sitting MP, Prime Minister Richard Seddon. The seat was won by his son, Thomas. His sole opponent was Henry Michel, former Mayor of Hokitika.[1]

Results

The following table gives the election results:

Notes and References

  1. News: Obituary . 28 December 2013 . . 4 March 1930 . CIX . 53 . 8.