Template:1885 Wakanui by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Joseph Ivess | 605 | 52.79 | ||
| Independent | Edward George Wright | 541 | 47.21 | ||
| Majority | 64 | 5.58 | |||
| Turnout | 1146 | ||||
References
- ^ "Wakanui Election". The New Zealand Herald. 7 July 1885.
- ^ "Wakanui Election". Wanganui Herald. 7 July 1885.