1856 Grey and Bell by-election
The Grey and Bell by-election 1856 was a by-election held in the electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 14 October 1856, and was, along with the Christchurch Country, the second equal contested by-election in New Zealand political history.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Charles Brown and was won by John Lewthwaite. On nomination day John Lewthwaite and Mr R. Pheney were nominated, and after a second show of hands in favour of Lewthwaite, Pheney demanded a poll. John Lewthwaite was subsequently elected the following day.Results
