1872 Wairau by-election

The Wairau by-election 1872 was a by-election held in the Wairau electorate during the 5th New Zealand Parliament, on 19 February 1872. The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP William Henry Eyes and was won by Arthur Seymour, who defeated Joseph Ward. Both candidates were prominent Marlborough politicians, and for both of them, this was their first attempt at election to the General Assembly.

1872 Wairau by-election
19 February 1872 (1872-02-19)
 
Candidate Arthur Seymour Joseph Ward
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 161 122
Percentage 56.89 43.11
Member before election

William Henry Eyes
Independent

 Elected Member

Arthur Seymour
Independent

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