1879 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1879 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 21 July 1879.

1879 Invercargill mayoral election
21 July 1879
Turnout623
 
Candidate George Goodwillie James Walker Bain
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 314 309
Percentage 50.40 49.60
Mayor before election

George Lumsden

 Elected Mayor

George Goodwillie

Councillor George Goodwillie defeated James Walker Bain.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1879 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent George Goodwillie 314 50.40
Independent James Walker Bain 309 49.60
Majority 5 0.80
Turnout 623
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References
  1. "PROVINCIAL ITEMS". Otago Witness. Papers Past. 26 July 1879.
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