1860–1861 New Zealand general election

The 1860–1861 New Zealand general election was held between 12 December 1860 and 28 March 1861 to elect 53 MPs to the third session of the New Zealand Parliament. 13,196 electors were registered.

1860–1861 general election
12 December 1860 – 28 March 1861
All 53 seats in the New Zealand House of Representatives
  First party
 
Leader Edward Stafford
Party Independent
Leader's seat City of Nelson
Last election 53 seats
Seats won 53
Seat change
Premier before election

Edward Stafford
Independent

 Subsequent Premier

Edward Stafford
Independent

1860 was the year gold miners who held a Miner’s Right continuously for at least three months were able to vote without having to own, lease or rent property.

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