1906 Westland by-election

New Zealand by-election April 2024 July 2019 1906 Westland by-election New Zealand 1906 presidential no 1905 New Zealand general election 1905 general 1908 New Zealand general election 1908 general 1906 07 13 y 91.12% 102px Tom Seddon New Zealand Liberal Party 2,403 58.81 90px Henry Michel Conservative (New Zealand) 1,683 41.18 Member Richard Seddon Tom Seddon New Zealand Liberal Party New Zealand Liberal Party The Westland by-election was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Westland, a semi-urban seat at the west coast of the South Island. The by-election was held on 13 July 1906, and was precipitated by the death of sitting MP, Prime Minister Richard Seddon. The seat was won by his son, Thomas. His sole opponent was Henry Michel, former Mayor of Hokitika.Obituary http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=EP19300304.2.48 28 December 2013 The Evening Post 4 March 1930 CIX 53 8 Results The following table gives the election results: References Westland 1906 Category:1906 elections in New Zealand Category:Politics of the West Coast Region