1868 Rangitikei by-election explained

The 1868 Rangitikei by-election was a by-election held on 22 June 1868 in the electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP William Hogg Watt on 15 June 1868.^[1]

The by-election was won by William Fox. As no other candidates were nominated, he was declared duly elected.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Wilson, James Oakley . New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 . 4th . First ed. published 1913 . 1985 . V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer . Wellington . 154283103 . 244.
2. News: Rangitikei election . Wanganui Herald . 17 June 1868 .
3. News: Local Memoranda . Hawke's Bay Weekly Times . 22 June 1868 .
4. News: Mr Fox's return for Rangitikei . Wellington Independent . 27 June 1868 .