Candidates of the New South Wales colonial election, 1880

This is a list of candidates for the 1880 New South Wales colonial election. The election was held from 17 November to 2 December 1880.

There was no recognisable party structure at this election.

Retiring Members

• William Davies MLA (Argyle)
• James Greenwood MLA (East Sydney)
• William Long MLA (Parramatta)
• John Lucas MLA (Canterbury)
• John Macintosh MLA (East Sydney)
• James Merriman MLA (West Sydney)
• Henry Moses MLA (Hawkesbury)
• John Murphy MLA (Monaro)
• Arthur Onslow MLA (Camden)
• Colin Simson MLA (Balranald)

Legislative Assembly

Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted.

Electorates are arranged chronologically from the day the poll was held. Because of the sequence of polling, some sitting members who were defeated in their constituencies were then able to contest other constituencies later in the polling period. On the second occasion, these members are shown in italic text.

See also

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

References

• Green, Antony. 1880 Election, New South Wales Parliament