A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Upper Hunter on 3 July 1868 due to the resignation of sitting member James White, who left the colony to travel to England, Europe and the United States.
Dates Date Event 8 May 1868 James White resigned. 18 May 1868 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 2 June 1868 Nominations 6 June 1868 Polling day 15 June 1868 Return of writ 24 June 1868 Poll held at Jerry's Plains as no poll was held there on 6 June. 21 August 1868 Election proclaimed valid despite not being returned by 15 June.
Results
James White resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Upper Hunter List of New South Wales state by-elections
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