1876 Murrumbidgee colonial by-election
# 1876 Murrumbidgee colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Murrumbidgee on 21 February 1876 because William Forster was appointed Agent-General in London.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 4 February 1876 | William Forster accepted appointment as Agent-General. |
| 5 February 1876 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 21 February 1876 | Nominations |
| 6 March 1876 | Polling day |
| 20 March 1876 | Return of writ |

## Result

1876 Murrumbidgee by-election Monday 21 February :

| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - |
| Joseph Leary (re-elected) | Joseph Leary (re-elected) | unopposed | |
