1878 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1878 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 22 July 1878.

1878 Invercargill mayoral election
22 July 1878
Turnout514
 
Candidate George Lumsden Joseph Hatch
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 277 237
Percentage 53.89 46.10
Mayor before election

Joseph Hatch

 Elected Mayor

George Lumsden

Incumbent mayor Joseph Hatch was defeated by former mayor George Lumsden.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1878 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent George Lumsden 277 53.89
Independent Joseph Hatch 237 46.10 -12.55
Majority 40 7.79
Turnout 514
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References
  1. "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 23 July 1878.
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