1930 Western Maori by-election explained

Election Name:1930 Western Maori by-election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Year:1930
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1928 New Zealand general election
Previous Year:1928 general
Next Election:1931 New Zealand general election
Next Year:1931 general
Turnout:7,358
Candidate1:Taite Te Tomo
Party1:Reform Party (New Zealand)
Popular Vote1:3,921
Percentage1:53.29
Candidate2:Toko Ratana
Party2:Ratana
Popular Vote2:3,101
Percentage2:42.14
Member
Before Election:Sir Maui Pomare
Before Party:Reform Party (New Zealand)
After Election:Taite Te Tomo
After Party:Reform Party (New Zealand)

The 1930 Western Maori by-election was a by-election during the 23rd New Zealand Parliament. The election was held on 8 October 1930. It was held on the same day as another by-election in Waipawa.

The seat of Western Maori became vacant following the death of the sitting member Sir Maui Pomare on 27 June. The by-election was won by Taite Te Tomo.

Candidates

Both Pomare and Te Tomo were members of the Reform Party, then in opposition. Haanui Tokauru Ratana is described as Independent or Ratana.[1] Pei Te Hurinui Jones is described as Independent or Young Maori Party. He later supported National.

Results

The following table gives the election results:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Western Maori . Evening Post . 9 October 1930.