1877 City of Auckland West by-election

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New Zealand by-election

The 1877 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 2 May 1877 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Benjamin Tonks.

James Wallis a clergyman was elected.

His opponent Robert Graham was a former Superintendent of Auckland Province, and there was some surprise at his defeat. [first]

The following table gives the election result:

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