1890 Balmain colonial by-election
# 1890 Balmain colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Balmain on 10 July 1890 because John Hawthorne (Free Trade) resigned due to bankruptcy.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 26 June 1890 | John Hawthorne made bankrupt, and resigned. |
| 27 June 1890 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 10 July 1890 | Nominations |
| 12 July 1890 | Polling day |
| 19 July 1890 | Return of writ |

## Result

1890 Balmain by-election Thursday 10 July :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Free Trade | John Hawthorne (re-elected) | unopposed | | |
| | Free Trade hold | Free Trade hold | | | |
