1900 Waihemo by-election

1900 Waihemo by-election

18 July 1900 (1900-07-18)
Turnout	2,842
Candidate Thomas Mackenzie William Guffie Party Liberal Independent Popular vote 1,834 1,008
Member before election John McKenzie Liberal Elected Member Thomas Mackenzie Liberal

The Waihemo by-election was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Waihemo, a rural seat in Otago, in the South Island.

Background

The by-election was held on 18 July 1900, and was precipitated by the resignation of sitting MP, John McKenzie. The seat was won by fellow Liberal Thomas Mackenzie. Mackenzie was an advocate of the Otago province and campaigned to stop the region's declining situation compared to the rest of New Zealand. His sole opponent was William Guffie, a local councilor from Mount Ida.

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1900 Waihemo by-election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Thomas Mackenzie	1,834	65.54
	Independent	William Guffie	1,008	35.46
Majority			826	29.06
Turnout			2,842
Registered electors