1871 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1871 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 26 August 1871. It was the first mayoral election of the Invercargill municipality.

1871 Invercargill mayoral election
26 August 1871
Turnout331
 
Candidate William Wood John Walker Mitchell
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 191 140
Percentage 57.70 42.30
Elected Mayor

William Wood

Former Superintendent of the Southland Province William Wood defeated John Walker Mitchell, becoming the first Mayor of Invercargill.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1871 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent William Wood 191 57.70
Independent John Walker Mitchell 140 42.30
Majority 51 15.4
Turnout 331
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References
  1. "Invercargill, August 26th". Otago Witness. Papers Past. 2 September 1871.
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