Template:1875 Wairau by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Joseph Ward | 202 | 53.30 | +10.19 | |
| Independent | William Sefton Moorhouse | 177 | 46.70 | ||
| Majority | 25 | 6.60 | −7.18 | ||
| Informal votes | 4 | 1.04 | |||
| Turnout | 379 | 94.04 | +30.16 | ||
| Registered electors | 403 | ||||
References
- ^ "Election Day in Blenheim". The Marlborough Express. Vol. X, no. 721. 23 June 1875. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.