1855 New Zealand general election

1855 general election

← 1853 26 October – 28 December 1855 1860–61 →
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All 37 seats in the New Zealand House of Representatives
First party   Leader Henry Sewell Party Independent Leader's seat Town of Christchurch Last election 37 seats Seats won 37 Seat change
Premier before election Office Established Subsequent Premier Henry Sewell Independent

The 1855 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 2nd term. It was the second national election ever held in New Zealand, and the first one which elected a Parliament that had full authority to govern the colony.