1913 Grey by-election explained

Election Name:1913 Grey by-election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Year:1913
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1911 New Zealand general election
Previous Year:1911 general
Next Election:1914 New Zealand general election
Next Year:1914 general
Election Date: (first round)
(second round)
Candidate1:Paddy Webb
Party1:Social Democratic Party (New Zealand)
Popular Vote1:3,477
Percentage1:55.30
Candidate2:Henry Michel
Party2:Reform Party (New Zealand)
Popular Vote2:2,811
Percentage2:44.70
Member
Before Election:Arthur Guinness
After Election:Paddy Webb
Before Party:New Zealand Liberal Party
After Party:Social Democratic Party (New Zealand)

The Grey by-election of 1913 was a by-election held for during the 18th New Zealand Parliament. As no candidate won an absolute majority on the first ballot on 17 July, a second round was held on 24 July.[1] The seat had become vacant due to the death of Arthur Guinness. Three candidates contested the seat, and it was won by the left-wing candidate, who was elected on the second ballot with Liberal support.

Results

The following tables give the election results:

Second ballot

Notes and References

  1. News: Declaration of Result of Poll and Notification of Second Ballot . Grey River Argus . 1 . 24 July 1913 . 13 August 2011.