New Zealand general election, 1887

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The New Zealand general election of 1887 was held July 22 to elect 95 MPs to the tenth session of the New Zealand Parliament. 137,686 votes (60.6% turnout) were cast.

The Maori vote was held on July 22.

1887 was the year the Independent Representation Commission was established to redraw electorate boundaries after each five-yearly population census; country quota reduced to 18%; £10 candidate's deposit introduced.

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