1913 Grey by-election

The Grey by-election of 1913 was a by-election held for Grey 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 Arthur Guinness. Three candidates contested the seat, and it was won by the left-wing candidate, who was elected on the second ballot with Liberal support.

1913 Grey by-election

17 July 1913 (1913-07-17) (first round) 24 July 1913 (1913-07-24) (second round)

Candidate Paddy Webb Henry Michel Party Social Democrat Reform Popular vote 3,477 2,811 Percentage 55.30 44.70

Member before election Arthur Guinness Liberal Elected Member Paddy Webb Social Democrat

Results

The following tables give the election results:

First ballot

1913 Grey by-election: First ballot

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Reform	Henry Michel	2,189	34.64
	Social Democrat	Paddy Webb	2,091	33.09
	Liberal	Michael Hannan	2,039	32.27
Turnout			6,319

Second ballot

1913 Grey by-election: Second ballot

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Social Democrat	Paddy Webb	3,477	55.30
	Reform	Henry Michel	2,811	44.70
Majority			666	10.60
Turnout			6,288
	Social Democrat gain from Liberal		Swing