1888 Gunnedah colonial by-election
# 1888 Gunnedah colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Gunnedah on 12 September 1888 because of the resignation of Thomas Goodwin (Protectionist).

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 24 August 1888 | Thomas Goodwin resigned. |
| 30 August 1888 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 6 September 1888 | Nominations |
| 12 September 1888 | Polling day |
| 24 September 1888 | Return of writ |

## Result

1888 Gunnedah by-election Wednesday 12 September :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Free Trade | Edwin Turner (elected) | 475 | 57.9 |
| | Protectionist | William Poole | 346 | 42.1 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 821 | 100.0 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 821 | 41.4 |
| | Free Trade gain from Protectionist | Free Trade gain from Protectionist | | |
