1861 Suburbs of Nelson by-election
The 1861 Suburbs of Nelson by-election was a by-election held on 20 June 1861 in the electorate during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament. The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, James Balfour Wemyss, who was travelling overseas and did not want the electorate unrepresented He was replaced by William Wells. Wells was the only nomination, so was declared elected unopposed.