1885 Tauranga by-elections

Two New Zealand by-elections April 2024 December 2018 Two 1885 by-elections were held in the electorate of Tauranga to replace the sitting member in 1885, during the term of the 9th Parliament. William Kelly stood and came second in both by-elections. He had come second for the electorate in the two previous general elections in 1881 and 1884, and was finally elected in the 1887. May 1885 by-election The first by–election was held on 22 May after the resignation of George Morris when he was appointed the Legislative Council, and was won by John Sheehan. After Kelly asked for a scrutiny of the votes, Sheehan's majority was reduced from 15 to 12. July 1885 by-election The second by–election was held on 11 July after the death of John Sheehan on 12 June, Lawrence Grace won the seat. References Wilson Jim Jim Wilson (librarian) New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840–1984 4 First ed. published 1913 1985 V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer Wellington 154283103 Category:1885 elections in New Zealand Category:By-elections in New Zealand Category:Politics of the Bay of Plenty Region Category:July 1885 in Oceania