1894 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1894 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 28 November 1894 as part of that years local elections.

1894 Invercargill mayoral election
28 November 1894
Turnout608
 
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett John Stead
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 447 161
Percentage 73.52 26.48
Mayor before election

Andrew Raeside

 Elected Mayor

William Benjamin Scandrett

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1894 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent William Benjamin Scandrett 447 73.52
Independent John Stead 161 26.48
Majority 286 47.04
Turnout 608
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References
  1. "Mayoral Elections". The Oamaru Mail. Papers Past. 29 November 1894.
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