1882 Tumut colonial by-election
# 1882 Tumut colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Tumut on 17 October 1882 because James Hoskins resigned.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 26 September 1882 | James Hoskins resigned. |
| 27 September 1882 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 12 October 1882 | Nominations |
| 17 October 1882 | Polling day |
| 24 October 1882 | Return of writ |

## Result

1882 The Tumut by-election Tuesday 17 October :

| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - |
| Thomas O'Mara (elected) | Thomas O'Mara (elected) | 527 | 50.8 |
| Solomon Emanuel | Solomon Emanuel | 299 | 28.8 |
| Charles Bardwell | Charles Bardwell | 212 | 20.4 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 1,038 | 100.0 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 |
| Turnout | Turnout | 1,038 | 56.0 |
