Template:1897 Awarua by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Joseph Ward | 2,066 | 69.42 | +5.82 | |
| Conservative | Cuthbert Cowan | 910 | 30.58 | −5.82 | |
| Turnout | 2,976 | ||||
| Majority | 1,156 | 38.84 | +11.65 | ||
References
- ^ "The Awarua Election". The Timaru Herald. Vol. LX, no. 2467. 7 August 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 19 June 2013.