title: 1880 New South Wales colonial election
text: # 1880 New South Wales colonial election
  
  The 1880 New South Wales colonial election was held between 17 November and 2 December 1880. This election was for all of the 108 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in 43 single-member constituencies, 25 2-member constituencies, one 3-member constituency and three 4-member constituencies, all with a first past the post system. Suffrage was limited to adult white males. The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 9 November 1880 by the Governor, Lord Augustus Loftus, on the advice of the Premier, Sir Henry Parkes.
  
  There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.
  
  ## Key dates
  
  | Date | Event |
  | - | - |
  | 9 November 1880 | The Legislative Assembly was dissolved, and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election. |
  | 15 to 25 November 1880 | Nominations for candidates for the election closed. |
  | 17 November to 2 December 1880 | Polling days. |
  | 15 December 1880 | Opening of new Parliament. |
  
  ## Results
  
  New South Wales colonial election, 17 November – 2 December 1880  Legislative Assembly
  
  << 1877–1882 >> :
  
  | Enrolled voters | Enrolled voters | | | | | |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Votes cast | Votes cast | 178,807 | | Turnout | 61.94 | +13.63 |
  | Informal votes | Informal votes | 2,001 | | Informal | 1.96 | +0.95 |
  | Summary of votes by party |||||||
  | Party | Party | Primary votes | % | Swing | Seats | Change |
  | Total | Total | 178,807 | | | 108 | |
  