1890 Hartley colonial by-election
# 1890 Hartley colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Hartley on 26 July 1890 because John Hurley (Free Trade) resigned due to bankruptcy.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 3 July 1890 | John Hurley resigned. |
| 4 July 1890 | John Hurley made bankrupt. |
| 4 July 1890 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 22 July 1890 | Nominations |
| 26 July 1890 | Polling day |
| 5 August 1890 | Return of writ |

## Result

1890 Hartley by-election Saturday 26 July :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Free Trade | John Hurley (re-elected) | 903 | 59.8 |
| | Protectionist | John Norton | 608 | 40.2 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 1,511 | 98.6 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 22 | 1.4 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1,533 | 54.2 |
| | Free Trade hold | Free Trade hold | | |
