1884 Selwyn by-election
Results
The following table gives the election results: McLachland won the polling booth at Leeston by one vote, but Wakefield won the other booths at Brookside, Southbridge and Dunsandel.

1884 Selwyn by-election

Section Title: Results
Table Section Text: The following table gives the election results: McLachland won the polling booth at Leeston by one vote, but Wakefield won the other booths at Brookside, Southbridge and Dunsandel.

Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±

Independent	Edward Wakefield	479	60.25

Independent	John McLachlan	316	39.75

Majority	163	20.50

Turnout	795	+177

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In 1884 Selwyn by-election, Wakefield won with 479 votes.

final_sentence: In 1884 Selwyn by-election, Wakefield won with 479 votes.