1881 City of Nelson by-election

New Zealand by-election April 2024 July 2019 The 1881 Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 7 June 1881 in the City of Nelson electorate during the 7th New Zealand Parliament. The "show of hands" had favoured Richmond (31 to 24). https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18810606.2.7.9? The Nelson Election West Coast Times 6 June 1881 The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Acton Adams. The by-election was won by Henry Levestam. Richmond was regarded as the Government nominee.https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MEX18810530.2.11? Notes from Wellington The Marlborough Express 30 May 1881 Results The following table gives the election result: References Nelson 1881 Category:1881 elections in New Zealand Category:Politics of Nelson, New Zealand