The Grey by-election of 1913 was a

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held for during the 18th New Zealand Parliament. As no candidate won an absolute majority on the first ballot on 17 July, a second round was held on 24 July. The seat had become vacant due to the death of

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. Three candidates contested the seat, and it was won by the left-wing candidate, who was elected on the second ballot with

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support.

Results

The following tables give the election results:

First ballot

Second ballot

References

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