Template:1868 Franklin by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | William Turnbull Swan | 619 | 53.04 | ||
| Independent | William Thorne Buckland | 548 | 46.96 | ||
| Turnout | 1167 | ||||
| Majority | 71 | 6.08 | |||
References
- ^ "Franklin Election". Daily Southern Cross. 14 July 1868.
- ^ "Franklyn Election". The New Zealand Herald. 23 June 1868.
- ^ "Public Meeting at Tapu". Daily Southern Cross. 29 June 1868.