Template:1872 City of Nelson by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | David Luckie | 307 | 57.17 | ||
| Independent | James Crowe Richmond | 156 | 29.05 | ||
| Independent | Alfred Saunders | 74 | 13.78 | ||
| Turnout | 537 | ||||
| Majority | 151 | 28.12 | |||
References
- ^ "City Election". Nelson Evening Mail. 30 May 1872.
- ^ "By Electric Telegraph". Evening Star. 28 May 1872.
- ^ "Untitled". Wellington Independent. 28 May 1872.