1860 Omata by-election
New Zealand by-election
The 1860 Omata by-election was a by-election held on 16 April in the Omata electorate in Taranaki during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Alfred William East.
He was replaced by James Crowe Richmond.
Richmond was the only nomination, so was declared elected unopposed.
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