Template:1878 British Columbia provincial by-elections/Victoria

British Columbia provincial by-election, 10 July 1878: Victoria due to Humphreys' appointment to cabinet
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Independent	Thomas Basil Humphreys	Acclaimed
The byelection was called due to Humphreys' resignation upon his appointment to the Executive Council (cabinet) June 26, 1878. This byelection was one of a series held to confirm appointments to the Executive Council, which was the old parliamentary convention. As this byelection writ was filled by acclamation, no polling day was required and the seat was filled within two weeks. The stated date is the date the return of writs was received by the Chief Electoral Officer.