Template:1869 Town of New Plymouth by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Thomas Kelly | 57 | 48.72 | ||
| Independent | Frederic Carrington | 45 | 38.46 | ||
| Independent | James Thomas Upjohn | 15 | 12.82 | ||
| Majority | 12 | 10.26 | |||
| Turnout | 117 | ||||
- ^ "The Election for the Town". Taranaki Herald. 5 May 1869.
- ^ "Names of Candidates". Taranaki Herald. 28 April 1867.