1882 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1882 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 29 November 1882.

1882 Invercargill mayoral election
29 November 1882
Turnout462
 
Candidate John Kingsland John Lyon McDonald
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 249 213
Percentage 53.89 46.10
Mayor before election

Henry Jaggers

 Elected Mayor

John Kingsland

John Kingsland was elected mayor.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1882 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent John Kingsland 249 53.89
Independent John Lyon McDonald 213 46.10
Majority 36 7.79
Turnout 462
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References
  1. "ELECTION OF MAYOR". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 30 November 1882.


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