The electorate was represented by one Member of Parliament, Andrew Loughrey.
In the 1887 electoral redistribution, although the Representation Commission was required through the Representation Act 1887 to maintain existing electorates "as far as possible", rapid population growth in the North Island required the transfer of three seats from the South Island to the north.
Polling booths for the election were located in Phillipstown and Richmond.
[2] The Linwood electorate was formed for the 1887 election, which determined the composition of the 10th Parliament.
[3] The electorate was represented by one Member of Parliament, Andrew Loughrey.