1887 Mudgee colonial by-election
# 1887 Mudgee colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Mudgee on 6 May 1887 because of the resignation of Adolphus Taylor (Free Trade) to become the Examiner of Patents.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 21 April 1887 | Adolphus Taylor resigned. |
| 22 April 1887 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. |
| 6 May 1887 | Nominations |
| 11 May 1887 | Polling day |
| 25 May 1887 | Return of writ |

## Results

1887 Mudgee by-election Friday 6 May :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Free Trade | John Haynes (elected) | 1,025 | 54.5 |
| | Protectionist | John Carden | 855 | 45.5 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 1,880 | 100.0 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1,880 | 47.8 |
| | Free Trade hold | Free Trade hold | | |
