1913 Lyttelton by-election
The Lyttelton by-election of 1913 was a by-election during the 18th New Zealand Parliament. As no candidate won an absolute majority on the first ballot on 9 December, a second round was held on 16 December. The seat had become vacant due to the death of sitting MP George Laurenson. Five candidates stood. It was the last by-election in New Zealand to use the Two-round voting system to elect a member.Results
The following tables give the election results:First ballot
The two highest candidates were McCombs and Miller, so they contested the second ballot.Second ballot
