A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of the Clarence on 27 August 1866 following the resignation of John Laycock.
Dates Date Event 1 August 1866 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 20 August 1866 Nominations 27 August 1866 Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm 10 September 1866 Return of writ
Candidates John Robertson had been appointed Secretary for Lands but had been defeated at the resulting 1866 West Sydney by-election.
Alexander MacKellar had been the second placed candidate at the 1859 election for The Clarence receiving 30.3% of the vote.
Results
John Laycock resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Clarence List of New South Wales state by-elections
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