1858 Southern Division by-election
# 1858 Southern Division by-election

The Southern Division by-election 1858 was a by-election held in the multi-member Southern Division electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 8 May 1858.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Charles Taylor and was won by Theodore Haultain. On nomination day (28 April) Haultain and David Graham were nominated; Graham was the brother of the other member representing the electorate, Robert Graham. After a show of hands in favour of Haultain, Graham demanded a poll. Theodore Haultain was subsequently elected on 8 May.

## Results

1858 Southern Division by-election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Independent | Theodore Haultain | 196 | 51.9 |
| | Independent | David Graham | 182 | 48.1 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 378 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 14 | 3.7 |
