Oamaru by-election 1923
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The Oamaru by-election of 1923 was a by-election during the 21st New Zealand Parliament. The by-election was called following the invalidation of the preceding (1922) general election result due to irregularities. It was held on 1 May 1923.
Two candidates contested the seat. John MacPherson (Liberal Party) who had taken the seat off the incumbent Ernest Lee (Reform Party) again won the vote.
| Name | Party | Votes | Percentage | |
| John MacPherson | Liberal Party | 4,492 | 51.9% | |
| Ernest Lee | Reform Party | 4,147 | 47.9% | |
| Informal votes | N/A | 21 | 0.2% |
