Template:1913 Lyttelton by-election (first ballot)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democrat | James McCombs | 2,075 | 42.20 | ||
| Reform | Malcolm Miller | 1,560 | 31.73 | ||
| Liberal | James Laurenson | 922 | 18.75 | ||
| Independent Liberal | Henry Thacker | 263 | 5.35 | ||
| Independent | William Radcliffe | 97 | 1.97 | ||
| Turnout | 4,917 | ||||