A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Mudgee on 5 October 1876 because of the death of Stephen Goold. [1] [2]
Date | Event |
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26 August 1876 | Stephen Goold died. [2] |
7 September 1876 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. [3] |
25 September 1876 | Nominations |
5 October 1876 | Polling day |
19 October 1876 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Richard Rouse (elected) | 1,360 | 54.6 | |
William Pigott | 1,129 | 45.4 | |
Total formal votes | 2,4890 | 100.0 | |
Informal votes | 0 | 0.00 | |
Turnout | 2,489 | 49.0 |