Results of the 1880 New South Wales colonial election

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New South Wales colonial election, 17 November – 2 December 1880  Legislative Assembly << 1877 — 1882 >>
Enrolled voters
Votes cast		178,807		Turnout	61.94	+13.63
Informal votes		2,001		Informal	1.96	+0.95
Summary of votes by party
Party		Primary votes	%	Swing	Seats	Change
Total		178,807			108

This is a list of electoral district results for the 1880 New South Wales colonial election.

The election was conducted on the basis of a simple majority or first-past-the-post voting system. In this election there were 29 multi-member districts returning 68 members and 43 single member districts giving a total of 108 members. In the multi-member districts each elector could vote for as many candidates as there were vacancies. 14 districts were uncontested. There was no recognisable party structure at this election

Election results

Parramatta

1880 New South Wales colonial election: Parramatta 18 November
Candidate		Votes	Percentage
Charles Byrnes		601	51.14%
Hugh Taylor		574	48.85%
Invalid or blank votes		35	2.89%
Total votes		1,210	100%
Voter turnout		84.67%

See also

• Candidates of the 1880 New South Wales colonial election
• Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1880–1882