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Did Henry Edward King ever lose an election?

  • Yes, the 1888 colonial election for Maryborough

  • No

  • Yes, the 1885 colonial election

  • Yes, the 1890 colonial election

Answer

Yes, Henry Edward King lost an election. During the 1888 colonial election, he ran for the Maryborough seat but was defeated by his opponent, Andrew Lang Petrie. This marked a notable setback in King's political career and demonstrated that even prominent figures could face electoral challenges.
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