A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Lower Hunter on 19 July 1861 because of the resignation of Alexander Scott to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council.
Dates Date Event 22 June 1861 Alexander Scott resigned. 29 June 1861 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 16 July 1861 Nominations at Raymond Terrace. 19 July 1861 Polling day. 31 July 1861 Return of writ
Polling places
Result
Alexander Scott resigned to be appointed to the Legislative Council.
See also Electoral results for the district of Lower Hunter List of New South Wales state by-elections
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