1862 Carcoar colonial by-election
# 1862 Carcoar colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Carcoar on 16 October 1862 because William Watt resigned.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 27 September 1862 | William Watt resigned. |
| 3 October 1862 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 16 October 1862 | Nominations |
| 20 October 1862 | Polling day |
| 28 October 1862 | Return of writ |

## Result

1862 Carcoar by-election Thursday 16 October :

| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - |
| William Dalley (elected) | William Dalley (elected) | unopposed | |
