1859_New_South_Wales_colonial_election

1859 New South Wales colonial election

1859 New South Wales colonial election

Colonial election for New South Wales, Australia in 1859

The 1859 New South Wales colonial election was held between 9 June and 7 July 1859. This election was for all of the 80 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in 58 single-member constituencies, seven 2-member constituencies and two 4-member constituencies, all with a first past the post system.[1] Suffrage was limited to adult white males. The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 11 April 1859 by the Governor, Sir William Denison, on the advice of the Premier, Charles Cowper.

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There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.

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Results

Main article: Results of the 1859 New South Wales colonial election

New South Wales colonial election, 9 June 1859 – 7 July 1859 [1]
Legislative Assembly
<< 1858–1860 >>

Enrolled voters 78,231
Votes cast 52,153 Turnout 52.54 [lower-alpha 1] +9.45
Informal votes 26 Informal 0.08 +0.08
Summary of votes by party
Party Primary votes  % Swing Seats Change
Total 52,153     80  
  1. There were 15 uncontested districts and turnout is based on the roll of 65,630 for the contested districts.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Green, Antony. "1859 election totals". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 21 September 2019.

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