Lyttelton by-election 1913

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The Lyttelton by-election of 1913 was a by-election during the 18th New Zealand Parliament. The seat became vacant due to the death of George Laurenson. Five candidates were nominated:

Name Party First Ballot Second Ballot Percentage
James McCombs Social Democrats 2,075 2,628 52.2%
Malcolm Miller Reform 1,560 2,402 47.8%
James Laurenson Liberal 922 N/A N/A
Henry Thacker Independent Liberal 263 N/A N/A
William Radcliffe Independent Liberal 97 N/A N/A