1858 Dunedin Country by-election

The Dunedin Country by-election 1858 was a by-election held in the multi-member Dunedin Country electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 16 June 1858. The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP John Cargill and was won by John Taylor.

1858 Dunedin Country by-election
16 June 1858 (1858-06-16)
Turnout119
 
Candidate John Parkin Taylor Peter Napier
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 73 46
Percentage 61.3% 38.7%
MP before election

John Cargill
Independent

 Elected MP

John Taylor
Independent

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